Polysorbates (Emulsifier)
International number (INS/E number) E432–E436
How it's written on Korean labels 폴리소르베이트
What is this additive?
Animal studies report possible effects on gut bacteria.
Note Debated in research, or something certain people should watch.
What is it used for?
- Keeps water and oil mixed.
Safety summary
JECFA acceptable daily intake (ADI): 0–25 mg per kg of body weight per day (evaluated 1973)
A group ADI covering related substances.
⚠ To verify: we haven't re-checked this value against the original JECFA database entry.
In Korea it may be used only within the food-by-food limits in the MFDS Food Additives Code.
Sources: JECFA database (FAO/WHO) · Food Safety Korea (MFDS Food Additives Code, Korean)
Permitted in Korea within legal limits. This is reference information summarized from public regulatory and research sources, not medical advice.
Common in
Ice creamCoffee mix & creamerChocolate & confectionery
Use differs by food type, and products of the same type can have different ingredients.
If you want to avoid it
- Compare with products that have short ingredient lists without thickeners or emulsifiers (plain yogurt, fresh cream).
Products with Polysorbates
No collected product lists Polysorbates yet. We'll show them here as products are added.
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Related additives
Emulsifiers (fatty acid esters, lecithin)Carboxymethyl celluloseCarrageenan
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