Sucrose fatty acid esters (SFEs) are similar to SPEs however, their molecular size is smaller. As a result, they are partially or fully absorbed thus providing up to 9 calories per gram to the diet, the same as provided by conventional fats. SFEs are used as emulsifiers and stabilizers in a wide variety of foods and as components of coatings used to retard spoilage of fruits.

http://www.iseo.org/foodfatsoils.pdf