Tan coloured, waxy solid at 25o, with a faint characteristic odour.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate |
| European Union | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Polysorbate 65 or Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate |
| Philippines | Approved | Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Tristearate |
| Austria | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Belgium | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Cyprus | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Denmark | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Estonia | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Finland | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| France | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Germany | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Greece | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Hungary | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Ireland | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Italy | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Latvia | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Lithuania | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Malta | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Netherlands | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Poland | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Portugal | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Romania | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Slovakia | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Slovenia | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Spain | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Sweden | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; Polysorbate 65 |
| Australia | Approved | Polysorbate 65 or Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate |
| New Zealand | Approved | Polysorbate 65 or Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate |
E436 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate: Emulsifiers derived from animal fatty acids; used as sythetic flavourings, surfactants, defoaming agents and dough conditioners; may increase the absorption of fat-soluble substances.
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
E436 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate: Possibly animal derived. Substances used in food, clothing, cosmetics and other products which are or can be taken from animals.
E436 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate: Suspected carcinogen - more testing needed
E436 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate: Suitable for vegetarian label indicates that only vegetable fat is used as a source.
E436 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate: Avoid it. Possible cancer causing.
E436 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate: E436 is a synthetic compound, produced from ethylene oxide (a synthetic compound), sorbitol (see E420) and stearic acid (a natural fatty acid). Emulsifier, anti-foaming agent, etc. Found in many different products. 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.
E436 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate: Increases absorption of fat soluable substances. VERY LARGE AMOUNTS can cause flatulence, diarrhoea and abdominal distension
E436 - Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate: Has been linked to cancer.
Polysorbate 65
Hetsorb ts-20
Liposorb ts-20
Lonzest sts-20
Poe-20 sorbitan tristearate
Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate
Tween 65
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 |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
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