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Polyoxyethylene (8) Stearate

Also known as: E430

High concern

E430 polyoxyethylene (8) stearate is no longer authorized as a food additive in the EU (delisted from Annex II of Regulation 1333/2008). It is not on the FDA's GRAS or approved food additive lists.

Found in
3 products
E-number
E430
Type
emulsifier

What it is

Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate, a non-ionic surfactant/emulsifier; an early PEG-based stearate.

Historically used as an emulsifier in baked goods.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Only food additives included in the Community list in Annex II may be placed on the market as such and used in foods."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Not currently approved as a food additive

European Union — EFSA

No longer authorized in EU food (not in Annex II of 1333/2008)

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