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Polysorbate 80

Caution

Synthetic surfactant; animal studies show gut microbiome disruption.

E / INS number
E433
Class
Synthetic Emulsifier
Allowed in organic
No

Also known as

e433

Other synthetic emulsifier ingredients

Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)Mono- and DiglyceridesPolysorbate 60Soy Lecithin

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