Is Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids vegetarian?

E473 consists of sucrose esters of fatty acids, produced by esterification of sucrose with fatty acids from animal or vegetable sources. They are used as nonionic emulsifiers and surfactants in food and cosmetics. Their properties depend on the degree of esterification and the fatty acid used.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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