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Polyoxyethylene (40) stearate

Unknown Risk
Alternate Names:
  • polyoxyethylene (40) monostearate
  • polyoxyethylene stearate
  • polyoxyl (40) stearate
Info from food-info.net:
  • Description:
    • Function:
      • Emulsifier
    • Origin:
      • E431 is a synthetic compound, produced from ethylene oxide (a synthetic compound) and stearic acid (a natural fatty acid).
    • Side effects:
      • None known in the concentrations used. People intolerant of propylene glycol should also avoid the group of 430-E436.
    Dietary restrictions:
    • These compounds (430-E436) contain fatty acids, which are nearly always from vegetable oils; however, use of animal fat (including pork) cannot be fully ruled out. Chemically, the origin of these compounds cannot be determined; only the producer may provide information on the origin.
    Acceptable daily intake:
    • Unknown
    Status:
    • Unknown
Info from proe.info:
  • Description:
    • Benefits:
      • Unknown
    • General:
      • Unknown
    • Harm:
      • Unknown
    • Legal:
      • Unknown
    • Use:
      • Unknown
    • Links:
      • Unknown
    Dietary restrictions:
    • Unknown
    Acceptable daily intake:
    • Unknown
    Status:
    • Unknown
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  • Description:
      • Unknown
    Dietary restrictions:
    • Unknown
    Acceptable daily intake:
    • no information
    Status:
    • Approved in the EU.
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