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Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate 433 or E433

Lemon to amber coloured oily liquid at 25o, with a faint characteristic odour.

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Type e.g. bulking agent, thickener, emulsifier, etc.

The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.

  • Emulsifier - An agent that forms or preserves a mixture of substances normally incapable of being mixed eg. oil and water

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Approvals and Bans i.e. not permitted in foods or safe to eat.

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Country Status Matched Term
United States
 Approved Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate
European Union
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Australia and New Zealand
 Approved Polysorbate 80 or Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate
Philippines
 Approved Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monooleate
Austria
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Belgium
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Bulgaria
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Cyprus
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Czech Republic
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Denmark
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Estonia
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Finland
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
France
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Germany
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Greece
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Hungary
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Ireland
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Italy
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Latvia
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Lithuania
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Luxembourg
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Malta
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Netherlands
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Poland
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Portugal
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Romania
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Slovakia
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Slovenia
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Spain
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Sweden
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
United Kingdom
 Approved Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate; Polysorbate 80
Australia
 Approved Polysorbate 80 or Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate
New Zealand
 Approved Polysorbate 80 or Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate

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Diet and Health vegan, vegetarian, halal, genetically modified or genetically engineered, etc.

Aggravates food intolerances - yes

E433 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate: Suspected carinogen - more work needed.

Additive Alert

Halal - maybe

E433 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate: Fatty Acid derivatives. Suitable for vegetarian label indicates that only vegetable fat is used as a source.

Muslim Consumer Group

Aggravates food intolerances - yes

E433 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate: May increase the absorption of fat-soluble substances.

Angelfire-Food Intolerance, Allergies and Adverse Reactions

Derived from animal products - yes

E433 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate: Emulsifiers derived from animal fatty acids; used as synthetic flavourings, surfactants, defoaming agents and dough conditioners; may increase the absorption of fat-soluble substances. Possible cancer causing.

MBM Foods

Causes allergic reaction - yes

E433 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate: Emulsifiers derived from animal fatty acids; used as synthetic flavourings, surfactants, defoaming agents and dough conditioners; may increase the absorption of fat-soluble substances. May cause allergy.

Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions

Synthetic substance - yes

E433 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate: Emulsifiers derived from animal fatty acids; used as sythetic flavourings, surfactants, defoaming agents and dough conditioners; may increase the absorption of fat-soluble substances.

DFlock

Derived from animal products - maybe

E433 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate: Possibly animal derived. Substances used in food, clothing, cosmetics and other products which are or can be taken from animals.

Vegetarian Network Victoria

Linked to cancer - yes

E433 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate: Has been linked to cancer.

Traditional Oven - Dangerous Food Additives

Suggest research about this Additive

Synonyms i.e. alternative names

Polysorbate 80
Glycosperse O-20
Liposorb O-20
Lonzest SMO-20
Norfox sorbo T-80
Poe-20 sorbitan monooleate
Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate
Polysorbate 81
Tween 80

Sources e.g. fao, fda, wiki, wikipedia, codex, jecfa etc.

Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.

Source
Codex Alimentarius
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives)
UK Food Guide
UK Food Standards Agency
U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Key Identifiers i.e. Commonly used primary ids (keys) in other database or indexing schemas

Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.

  • CAS Number: 9005-65-6
  • EINECS Number: 500-019-9

Suppliers & Distributors for Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate - 433

Supplier Country
Hawkins Watts Hawkins Watts
Australia and New Zealand

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