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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Matching Terms Not Found | |
| European Union | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Australia and New Zealand | Not Permitted |
| Philippines | Approved | Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monopalmitate |
| Austria | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Belgium | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Cyprus | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Denmark | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Estonia | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Finland | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| France | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Germany | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Greece | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Hungary | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Ireland | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Italy | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Latvia | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Lithuania | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Malta | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Netherlands | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Poland | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Portugal | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Romania | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Slovakia | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Slovenia | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Spain | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Sweden | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; Polysorbate 40 |
| Australia | Not Permitted | |
| New Zealand | Not Permitted |
E434 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate: Suitable for vegetarian label indicates that only vegetable fat is used as a source.
E434 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate: Avoid it. Possible cancer causing.
E434 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate: Chemically, the origin of these compounds cannot be determined; only the producer may provide information on the origin. Banned in Australia.
E434 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate: A synthetic compound, produced from ethylene oxide (a synthetic compound), sorbitol (see E420) and palmitic acid (a natural fatty acid). Emulsifier. Found in cakes Acceptable Daily Intake: Up to 25 mg/kg body weight for the entire group of compounds in the 430-E436 range; on the other hand, it has not been specified for the individual compounds.
E434 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate: Not permitted in Australia. Increases absorption of fat soluable substances. VERY LARGE AMOUNTS can cause flatulence, diarrhoea and abdominal distension.
E434 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate: Emulsifiers derived from animal fatty acids; used as sythetic flavourings, surfactants, defoaming agents and dough conditioners; may increase the absorption of fat-soluble substances.
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E434 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate: Possibly animal derived. Substances used in food, clothing, cosmetics and other products which are or can be taken from animals.
Polysorbate 40
Hetsorb p-20
2-[2-[3,4-bis(2- hydroxyethoxy)oxolan-2-yl]-2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl dodecanoate
Liposorb p-20
Poe-20 sorbitan monopalmitate
Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate
Sorbimacrogol palmitate 300
Tween 40
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 |
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