A dextrin fatty acid ester is provided in which the average degree of glycopolymerization of the dextrin is 3-100. The fatty acid comprises one or more linear C14-18 saturated fatty acids, and one or more branched C14-18 saturated fatty acids. The molar fraction of the linear saturated fatty acid in the fatty acid is 0.75-0.95, and the average degree of substitution of the fatty acid per glucose unit is 1.5-2.0.