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Polyoxyethylene (40) Stearate (E431): What It Is and Is It Safe?

Limited risk Emulsifier

Synthetic emulsifier. Related to the polysorbate family. Limited food use. At high doses in animal studies some polysorbate-related compounds showed effects on gut microbiome. Generally considered safe at normal food levels.

Category: Emulsifier
Typically used in: Bread improvers, some confectionery coatings
Regulatory status: Approved EU/UK. Limited use.
Concerns flagged: Gut-microbiome effectsInflammation link

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EFSA (2015) — Re-evaluation of polyoxyethylene sorbitan esters (E 432–436) as food additives – related polysorbate family https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.2903/j.efsa.2015.4152

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Polyoxyethylene (40) Stearate (E431): What It Is and Is It Safe?

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