Foods Containing E432 (Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monolaurate)
E432 (Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monolaurate) is a emulsifier (plant or animal) used in bread, margarine and spreads. Here are the foods where you'll find it on the label.
Common foods that contain E432
- bread
- margarine and spreads
- chocolate
- ice cream
- salad dressings
- mayonnaise
In the UK and EU, E432 must be declared either as "E432" or as "Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monolaurate" in the ingredients list.
Is E432 safe?
EFSA has reviewed E432 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monolaurate to harm at normal dietary intakes.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA