01 / 04What it is
E435 in plain English
Synthetic emulsifier; gut-microbiome watch-point.
02 / 04Why it's used
It holds oil and water together.
To hold oil and water together — the workhorse of creamy textures, smooth sauces, stable mayonnaises and long-life ice cream.
emulsifier
03 / 04Health concerns
Mixed evidence — worth knowing.
Mixed evidence — some regulators restrict, others permit.
04 / 04Regulatory status
How the world's regulators rule
- Australia · FSANZ
- Permitted
- Banned jurisdictions
- None recorded
- Filtr risk tier
- Moderate
- Filtr score penalty
- −3 points
- Category
- Emulsifier
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