Emulsifier · EU 473a
Oligoesters Of Sucrose Type I
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Oligoesters Of Sucrose Type I is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. The European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Oligoesters Of Sucrose Type I is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
Oligoesters Of Sucrose Type I: the EU E-number regulatory record
Oligoesters Of Sucrose Type I: no OFF product match; EU code 473a is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 473a | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not in our EFSA data | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
Oligoesters Of Sucrose Type I, explained
Oligoesters Of Sucrose Type I is a food additive (473a) classified as emulsifier.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food on Sucrose esters of fatty acids, E
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
How Oligoesters Of Sucrose Type I compares to its catalog-profile peers nationwide
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oligoesters Of Sucrose Type I safe to consume?
Oligoesters Of Sucrose Type I scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 473a is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Oligoesters Of Sucrose Type I used for in food?
Oligoesters Of Sucrose Type I (473a) is catalogued for Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.
What health concerns are associated with Oligoesters Of Sucrose Type I?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Oligoesters Of Sucrose Type I: EFSA evaluation: Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food on Sucrose esters of fatty acids, E. These findings inform its safety score of 4/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.