Which Foods Contain Polysorbate?

Commercially produced frozen desserts, shortenings, baking mixes and icings, and canned vegetables are some of the foods that may contain polysorbate 80. Additionally, it is used as a dispersing agent for fat-soluble vitamins in vitamin-mineral dietary supplements and is commonly used in many pharmaceutical drugs.

What foods contain polysorbate 60?

Common food uses of polysorbate 60 include baked goods such as breads or cake mixes, salad dressings, pickle juices, coffee creamers, and artificial whipped cream.

Where is polysorbate found?

It is an amber/golden-colored viscous liquid. It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan (chemical compounds derived from the dehydration of sugar alcohol) and oleic acid, a fatty acid found in animal and vegetable fats.

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