YenzoWhat is E432 (polysorbate 20)?
Appendix 1 of Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT lists polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (INS 432) with the functions emulsifier and stabilizer.
E432Polysorbate 20
E432 is polysorbate 20, listed in Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT as polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate, with the functions emulsifier and stabilizer.
- Code
- E432 · INS 432
- Group
- Emulsifier, Stabilizer
In Vietnam✓ PermittedOn the list of permitted additives — Circular 24/2019, Appendix 1
Risk level on the Yenzo Scalelow?Based on EFSA's scientific assessment, 2015
How much a day stays within the ADI?EFSA 2015: 25 mg/kg bw/day
about 1.6 g a daythat is 1,625 mg
How E432 appears on labels
IngredientsIllustrative example
Wheat flour, vegetable oil, salt, sugar, emulsifier (432), dried onion and garlic, pepper, natural colour (160a).
emulsifier (432)emulsifier 432E432INS 432On Vietnamese labels: Polyoxyethylen (20) sorbitan monolaurat
Questions about polysorbate 20
Is polysorbate 20 harmful?
In its 2015 re-evaluation of polysorbates 20, 40, 60, 65 and 80 (E432–E436), EFSA set a group acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 25 mg/kg body weight per day. EFSA also noted that the estimated exposure of toddlers at the highest level was very close to this ADI.
Is INS 432 permitted in Vietnam?
Yes. Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (INS 432) is listed in Appendix 1 of Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT, the list of additives permitted in food.
Other emulsifiers
E426Soybean hemicelluloselowE427Cassia gumlowE433Polysorbate 80lowE434Polysorbate 40lowE435Polysorbate 60lowE436Polysorbate 65low
See all emulsifiers →Updated 22 October 2026
Sources (2)
- Scientific Opinion on the re‐evaluation of polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (E 432), polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (E 433), polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (E 434), polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (E 435) and polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (E 436) as food additives
- Thông tư 24/2019/TT-BYT (văn bản hợp nhất 09/VBHN-BYT), Phụ lục 1