YenzoWhat is E435 (polysorbate 60)?
Appendix 1 of Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT lists polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate (INS 435) with the functions emulsifier and stabilizer.
E435Polysorbate 60
E435 is polysorbate 60, listed in Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT as polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate, with the functions emulsifier and stabilizer.
- Code
- E435 · INS 435
- 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 E435 appears on labels
IngredientsIllustrative example
Wheat flour, vegetable oil, salt, sugar, emulsifier (435), dried onion and garlic, pepper, natural colour (160a).
emulsifier (435)emulsifier 435E435INS 435On Vietnamese labels: Polyoxyethylen (20) sorbitan monostearat
Questions about polysorbate 60
Is polysorbate 60 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 435 permitted in Vietnam?
Yes. Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate (INS 435) is listed in Appendix 1 of Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT, the list of additives permitted in food.
Other emulsifiers
E432Polysorbate 20lowE433Polysorbate 80lowE434Polysorbate 40lowE436Polysorbate 65lowE440Pectinsvery lowE442Ammonium phosphatideslow
See all emulsifiers →Updated 21 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