Additives
Polysorbate 40 (E434): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Moderate
Emulsifier · Emulsifier
Synthetic emulsifier from the polysorbate family. Similar concerns to polysorbate 80 (E433) regarding potential gut microbiome disruption at high doses. EFSA has highlighted the need for more data.
- Category
- Emulsifier — Emulsifier
- Typically used in
- Ice cream, baked goods, confectionery coatings
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK. Gut health research ongoing.
- Also listed as
- Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monopalmitate
- Concerns flagged
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Gut-microbiome effectsInflammation link
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2015) — Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate -E 432-, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate -E 433-, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate -E 434-, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate -E 435- and polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate -E 436- as food additives http://dx.doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2015.4152
Products
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