Polysorbate 80

E433
Hazard level: Moderate health concern Thickener, stabiliser or emulsifier (E400–499)

What is Polysorbate 80?

Synthetic emulsifier. Research indicates it may alter gut microbiota balance and increase systemic low-grade inflammation.

Is Polysorbate 80 safe?

Polysorbate 80 is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −5 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 10 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Polysorbate 80 is also known as e433, tween 80, полисорбат 80, polysorbate 80, полиоксиетилен сорбитан моноолеат — these all refer to the same ingredient.

polysorbate 80 e433 полисорбат 80 tween 80 полиоксиетилен сорбитан моноолеат polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate

Related additives

Salt (Sodium Chloride) Sugar (Sucrose) Beta-Carotene (E160a) Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (E471) Natural Flavouring Palm Oil Glucose Syrup Water Potassium Sorbate (E202) wheat Alginic Acid (E400) Sodium Alginate (E401) Potassium Alginate (E402) Calcium Alginate (E404) Agar (E406) Carrageenan (E407)

Products containing Polysorbate 80

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