Polysorbate 20

E432

Hazard level: Low health concern Thickener, stabiliser or emulsifier (E400–499)

What is Polysorbate 20?

Emulsifier used in fruit fillings/dressings.

Is Polysorbate 20 safe?

Polysorbate 20 is considered low concern by food-safety agencies.

Score impact: −1 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 1 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA

Also known as

Polysorbate 20 is also known as polysorbate 20, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate — these all refer to the same ingredient.

polysorbate 20 polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate

Related additives

Citric Acid (E330) Cocoa Mass (Liquor) Glycerol (Glycerin) (E422) skimmed milk Pectin (E440) Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (PGPR) (E476) Sugar (Sucrose) Palm Oil Cocoa Butter Soy Lecithin Alginic Acid (E400) Sodium Alginate (E401) Potassium Alginate (E402) Calcium Alginate (E404) Agar (E406) Carrageenan (E407)

Products containing Polysorbate 20

Milkberries 4770179998281

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