E433 — Polysorbate 80

Used as: Emulsifier

Why is it used?

Polysorbate 80 is used in food as emulsifier.

EU status

Authorised as a food additive in the EU (Regulation 1333/2008).

How it appears on a label

• “E433”
• “Polysorbate 80”
• “polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate”

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