Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) (E433)
- Food Fine
What is Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) (E433)?
Polysorbate 80 (E433) is an emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed in ice cream, sauces and dressings. Safety reviews found no concern at normal amounts. It's fine; lab and animal studies suggest it might affect gut bacteria, but this hasn't been shown to cause harm in people.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80)?
Yasno’s verdict on Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80): Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) allowed in the EU?
EU status of Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80): Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded | Not recorded |
What else is it called?
- Polysorbate 80
Sources
- JECFA 102 Summary Report, JECFA, 2026
- EFSA detailed assessment of polysorbates, EFSA, 2015
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