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E495EmulsifierLow concern
Sorbitan Tristearate
In plain words
The short version
Span 65 — the lowest-HLB sorbitan ester, a chocolate-bloom suppressant.
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 25 mg/kg body weight (combined sorbitan esters). Hydrolyzed in digestion to sorbitol and stearic acid.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.