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Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
What is it:
Sucrose acetate isobutyrate (SAIB) is a food additive commonly used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in various beverages, including citrus-flavored drinks and alcoholic beverages. It is synthesized through the reaction of sucrose (table sugar) with acetic and isobutyric acids. This process results in a compound that make it soluble in both water and alcohol. SAIB helps prevent the separation of ingredients, improves the mouthfeel of beverages, and enhances the overall stability of the product.
Rating:
Sucrose acetate isobutyrate is a synthetic substance that is not naturally occurring in nature. There have been no studies in humans or animals suggesting harmful effects.
Resources:
- Toxicity studies of SAIB prior to 1988 do not show toxicological effects in humans (review)
- Use of SAIB as an emulsifier in soft drinks
- No toxic or carcinogenic effect determined from SAIB in rats and mice (comparative animal study)
- No effect of SAIB on hepatobiliary function of healthy human volunteers (clinical trial)
- EFSA re-evaluation of SAIB
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It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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