Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate
Function: Emulsifiers
E430 is the European food-additive number for Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate, an emulsifier that helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate (E430) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
What is E430 used for?
Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate (E430) is an emulsifier that helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Emulsifiers (E-numbers).
Is E430 safe or restricted?
E430 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E430 vegan or vegetarian?
Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate (E430) can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which source was used, so its vegan status genuinely depends on the specific product.
The production source can vary between manufacturers. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E430?
E430 appears in 15 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Coconut Milk, Pizza, Pies & Quiches, and Bagels.
- Coconut Milk2
- Pizza, Pies & Quiches1
- Bagels1
- Cakes1
- Crackers1
- Sweet Pastries1
- Coconut Products1
- Chicken Breast1
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E430 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added. They are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E430
- What is E430?
- E430 is the E-number for Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate, an emulsifier that helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate (E430) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
- What is E430 used for?
- Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate (E430) is an emulsifier that helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E430?
- E430 appears in 15 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Coconut Milk, Pizza, Pies & Quiches, and Bagels. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E430 vegan or vegetarian?
- Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate (E430) can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which source was used, so its vegan status genuinely depends on the specific product. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E430 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E430 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims. See the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.