Emulsifier · CAS 977186-60-9
Sucrose Oligoesters
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Sucrose Oligoesters is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Sucrose Oligoesters is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Sucrose Oligoesters: no OFF product match; CAS 977186-60-9 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977186-60-9 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | 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.
What is Sucrose Oligoesters?
Sucrose Oligoesters (CAS 977186-60-9) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as emulsifier or emulsifier salt, stabilizer or thickener.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Sucrose Oligoesters
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 Sucrose Oligoesters safe to consume?
Sucrose Oligoesters scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977186-60-9, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Sucrose Oligoesters used for in food?
Sucrose Oligoesters (CAS 977186-60-9) is catalogued for emulsifier or emulsifier salt, stabilizer or thickener (Emulsifier); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.