Ingredient · E436

Polysorbate 65

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Role in food

Manufacturers use Polysorbate 65 to help mix ingredients that normally don't blend well, like …

What it is

Polysorbate 65 is a synthetic emulsifier made from sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) and stearic acid (a fatty acid). It is produced through a chemical process involving the reaction of ethylene oxide with fatty acids or fatty acid esters.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use Polysorbate 65 to help mix ingredients that normally don't blend well, like oil and water. This creates smoother textures and prevents separation in foods such as baked goods, ice cream, and whipped toppings.

Health notes

In the U.S., Polysorbate 65 is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an emulsifier. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated it. Studies on polysorbates generally show no adverse effects at the levels typically found in food.

Allergen info

Polysorbate 65 is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Polysorbate 65

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Kraft Heinz Foods Company Fat Free Whipped Topping Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings 167kcal 0Protein 0Fat 33.3Carbs Dean Foods Company Dean's, Soft Serve And Shake Mix, Chocolate, Chocolate Milk 115kcal 3.9Protein 3.1Fat 19.2Carbs Dean Foods Company Dean's, Soft Serve And Shake Mix, Vanilla, Vanilla Milk 131kcal 3.1Protein 3.9Fat 20.8Carbs Rich Products Corporation Ice Cream Cake, Sinfully Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 273kcal 4.0Protein 13.1Fat 33.3Carbs Lipton Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cup, Eggs, Milk Chocolate Coating Candy High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 381kcal 6.3Protein 27.0Fat 31.8Carbs Lipton Eggs Ice Cream Cup, Peanut Butter Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 381kcal 4.8Protein 25.4Fat 33.3Carbs Thelma's LLC Handmade Ice Cream Sandwich, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 358kcal 6.9Protein 17.6Fat 45.9Carbs Thelma's LLC Handmade Ice Cream Sandwich Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 277kcal 5.0Protein 11.9Fat 40.2Carbs Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream Fudgsicle, Fudge Pops, Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 101kcal 3.8Protein 2.5Fat 22.8Carbs

Rich Products Corporation The Original Layers Of Chocolate And Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream With Chocolate Flavored Crunchies And Creamy Whipped Icing Cake, The Original Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 275kcal 4.4Protein 14.3Fat 30.8Carbs

The Schwan Food Company Chocolate Creme Pie, Chocolate Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving 367kcal 4.4Protein 21.1Fat 41.1Carbs Lipton Birthday Cake Cake Crunch Coated Flavored Light Vanilla Ice Cream And Vanilla Cake Flavored Center Bars, Birthday Cake Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 277kcal 2.1Protein 10.6Fat 42.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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