Comparing E433 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate vs E435 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate
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Found in 5,529 products
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Popular questions
Is polysorbate 80 safe?
Yes—at approved levels it’s considered safe by regulators such as the FDA and EFSA, which set an ADI of 0–25 mg/kg body weight/day. Rare hypersensitivity reactions have been reported, and very high doses may cause gastrointestinal upset.
What is polysorbate 80 used for?
It’s an emulsifier and stabilizer that helps oil and water mix, prevents separation, and improves texture. In foods it stabilizes flavors and colors and improves whipping and melt resistance in products like ice cream.
Is polysorbate 80 bad for you?
Not at typical food-use levels: it’s permitted with safety limits and isn’t linked to harm for the general population. Some people may be sensitive, and effects seen in animals at high doses are well above normal dietary exposure.
Is polysorbate 80 natural?
No. It’s a synthetic ingredient made from sorbitan (from sorbitol) reacted with ethylene oxide and oleic acid that can be sourced from plants or animals.
What foods contain polysorbate 80?
It’s commonly found in ice cream and other frozen desserts, salad dressings and sauces, flavored beverages and coffee creamers, whipped toppings, and some bakery mixes, icings, and confectionery.
Is polysorbate 60 safe to eat?
Yes—polysorbate 60 (E435) is approved as a food additive and considered safe at permitted levels; regulators have set an acceptable daily intake and typical exposure is well below it.
Is polysorbate 60 toxic?
It isn’t considered toxic at food-use levels; very high doses in studies can cause gastrointestinal effects, and rare hypersensitivity reactions are mostly linked to medical (injectable) use rather than foods.
Is polysorbate 60 bad for you?
For most people, no—consumption within regulatory limits isn’t associated with harm, though those avoiding synthetic emulsifiers or who are sensitive may choose to limit it.
Is polysorbate 60 a dye?
No—it's an emulsifier and stabiliser used to help oil and water mix and improve texture, not a colorant.
Is polysorbate 60 natural?
No—it’s a synthetic emulsifier made by reacting sorbitan and stearic acid with ethylene oxide; the stearic acid can be from plant or animal sources.