SUCROSE OCTAACETATE is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.

SUCROSE OCTAACETATE

Safety grade: A

This is a modified form of sugar (sucrose) that has been chemically altered to make it taste extremely bitter. It's added to products to discourage accidental ingestion, particularly in products like alcohol denaturants or other substances that shouldn't be consumed.

This ingredient makes products taste bad to prevent accidental swallowing and masks unpleasant odors or flavors in formulations.

Graded using: COSING.

Last verified: May 26, 2026