Sucrose esters of fatty acids (E473)
Updated October 2, 2026
Sucrose esters of fatty acids (E473) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 1,142 products in our database, 155 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E473
- E-number
- E473
- Function
- Emulsifiers & thickeners
- Found in
- 1,142 products (155 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Sucrose esters of fatty acids
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Sucrose esters of fatty acids.
Popular products with Sucrose esters of fatty acids
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Sucrose esters of fatty acids?
In our database, Sucrose esters of fatty acids most often appears in candies, sugar-free chewing gum, chewing gum and cereal bars.
How many products contain Sucrose esters of fatty acids?
1,142 published products on Foodmetria list Sucrose esters of fatty acids, including 155 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.