Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate
Function: Emulsifier
E435 is the European food-additive number for Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (E435) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
What is E435 used for?
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (E435) is an emulsifier — 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.
Is E435 safe or restricted?
E435 is approved for use in the EU but has drawn regulatory attention — its conditions of use or acceptable daily intake have been re-examined by EFSA or equivalent bodies. Forkin classifies it as “Regulatory attention” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned.
Frequently asked questions about E435
- What is E435?
- E435 is the E-number for Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (E435) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
- What is E435 used for?
- Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (E435) is an emulsifier — 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.
- Is E435 vegan or vegetarian?
- It depends on the source. Many additives can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which was used. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product where it's known, instead of a blanket guess.
- Is E435 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E435 is approved for use in the EU but has drawn regulatory attention — its conditions of use or acceptable daily intake have been re-examined by EFSA or equivalent bodies. Forkin classifies it as "Regulatory attention" 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.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E435 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it.