Foods Containing E436 (Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Tristearate)
E436 (Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Tristearate) 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 E436
- bread
- margarine and spreads
- chocolate
- ice cream
- salad dressings
- mayonnaise
In the UK and EU, E436 must be declared either as "E436" or as "Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Tristearate" in the ingredients list.
Is E436 safe?
EFSA has reviewed E436 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Tristearate to harm at normal dietary intakes.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA