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E432EmulsifierLow concern
Polysorbate 20
In plain words
The short version
Tween 20 — a high-HLB polysorbate used in beverage clouding, dressings, and protein-stabilization.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI of 0–25 mg/kg body weight (combined polysorbates). Like other polysorbates, included in recent dietary-emulsifier observational studies on gut-microbiome effects.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.