Sucrose acetoisobutyrate (SAIB) is an emulsifier and has E number E444.Current EU approved additives and their E Numbers, Food Standards Agency In the United States, SAIB is categorized as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as a food additive in cocktail mixers, beer, malt beverages, or wine coolersAgency Response Letter GRAS Notice No. GRN 000104, U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is a potential replacement for brominated vegetable oil.
Chemistry
SAIB can be prepared by esterification of sucrose with acetic and isobutyric anhydride.
Uses Beverage emulsions - weighting agent Color cosmetics and skin care Flavorings (orange flavor) Fragrance fixative Hair care Horse styling products
References
External links InChem