YenzoWhat is E436 (polysorbate 65)?
Appendix 1 of Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT lists polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate (INS 436) with the functions emulsifier and stabilizer.
E436Polysorbate 65
E436 is polysorbate 65, listed in Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT as polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate, with the functions emulsifier and stabilizer.
- Code
- E436 · INS 436
- 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 E436 appears on labels
IngredientsIllustrative example
Wheat flour, vegetable oil, salt, sugar, emulsifier (436), dried onion and garlic, pepper, natural colour (160a).
emulsifier (436)emulsifier 436E436INS 436On Vietnamese labels: Polyoxyethylen (20) sorbitan tristearat
Questions about polysorbate 65
Is polysorbate 65 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 436 permitted in Vietnam?
Yes. Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate (INS 436) is listed in Appendix 1 of Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT, the list of additives permitted in food.
Other emulsifiers
E432Polysorbate 20lowE433Polysorbate 80lowE434Polysorbate 40lowE435Polysorbate 60lowE440Pectinsvery 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