Polysorbate 20 Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

Polysorbate 20, CAS number 9005-64-5, E number E432, is a polysorbate surfactant used as a safe food emulsifier in many food products with E number E432. Polysorbate 20 manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as light yellow to orange viscous liquid.

Generl Side Effects

No significant side effects reported.

Suggested Dosage

Ingestion of Polysorbate 20 in large quantity may hurt our health, please follow the guideline of using Polysorbate 20: ADI 0-25 mg/kg bw
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Polysorbate 20 could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Polysorbate 20 in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Polysorbate 20 for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Polysorbate 20 is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.

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