E-number · E473

E473 — Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Emulsifier from sugar + fatty acids. Source of fatty acid is the variable bit.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E473 is sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucrose chemically combined with the same fatty acids covered by E471. Sucrose is plant; the fatty acid varies.

What to do

Same consideration as E471. Default plant in modern UK production; ask for premium / non-EU products.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.

Vegan Society additives database