Polysorbate 80
Medium ConcernAlso known as
polysorbate 80e433tween 80
The concern
A 2015 Nature study found polysorbate 80 disrupts gut microbiota, promotes low-grade inflammation, and accelerated obesity and metabolic syndrome in mice. Growing research concern, though human data is limited.
What to look for on labels
This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:
- Polysorbate 80
- polysorbate 80
- e433
- tween 80
Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.