sucrose esters

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sucrose esters Di‐ and trilaurates and mono‐ and distearates of sucrose. Used as emulsifiers, wetting agents, and surface active agents, e.g. for washing fruits and vegetables, as anti‐spattering agents, anti‐foam agents, and anti‐staling or crumb‐softening agents. See also sucrose polyesters.

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