Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60) (E435)
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What is Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60) (E435)?
Polysorbate 60 (E435) is an emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed in cakes, icings and creamy sauces. Normal amounts stay within the safe daily limit. It's fine; stomach upsets appeared only at extremely high doses.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60)?
Yasno’s verdict on Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60): Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60) allowed in the EU?
EU status of Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60): 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 60
Sources
- JECFA 102 Summary Report, FAO/WHO Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives, 2026
- EFSA assessment of polysorbates, European Food Safety Authority, 2015
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