Sugar esters of fatty acids

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Sugar esters are formed by a reaction of sucrose with fatty acids (especially stearic and palmitic acids). They differ in their effectiveness by which fatty acid predominates and how large the sucrose content is.

Field of application/use
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Food additive (E 473)

Emulsifier, flour treatment agent

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Incoming links (2)

E 473; Food additives (overview);

Outgoing links (1)

Food additives, emulsifiers (e-numbers 430 - 499);

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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