Ingredient · E407 (Carrageenan)

Polysorbate 80 And Carrageenan

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Role in food

Polysorbate 80 helps to blend oil and water, preventing separation in foods like ice …

What it is

Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic emulsifier made from sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) and oleic acid (a fatty acid derived from vegetable oils or animal fats). Carrageenan is a thickener and stabilizer extracted from red edible seaweeds.

Why it's used

Polysorbate 80 helps to blend oil and water, preventing separation in foods like ice cream and baked goods. Carrageenan is used to thicken and stabilize dairy products, non-dairy alternatives, and processed meats, improving texture and mouthfeel.

Health notes

Both Polysorbate 80 and carrageenan are approved food additives in the US. The FDA lists polysorbate 80 as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe). Carrageenan is also permitted for use in food. Both have been evaluated by international bodies like JECFA and EFSA, which have established safety assessments. Some studies have raised questions about potential digestive or inflammatory effects of carrageenan at high doses, but regulatory bodies consider it safe at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Polysorbate 80 is not derived from major allergens. Carrageenan is derived from seaweed and is not a major allergen. Neither contains gluten.

Products containing Polysorbate 80 And Carrageenan

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Hershey Creamery Company Premium Ice Cream, Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 240kcal 4.2Protein 11.3Fat 32.4Carbs Dean Foods Company Dean's, Country Fresh, Ice Cream Cake Roll, Vanilla, Chocolate, Vanilla, Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 250kcal 4.4Protein 7.3Fat 39.7Carbs Toft Dairy Inc. Tropical Sherbet, Luscious Mango, Watermelon And Pineapple Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 167kcal 1.3Protein 5.1Fat 28.2Carbs Debrand, Inc. Debrand Fine Chocolates, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels, Sea Salt Caramels, Sea Salt Caramels Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 481kcal 3.7Protein 29.6Fat 59.3Carbs Hannaford Bros. Co. Ice Cream, Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 216kcal 4.5Protein 10.2Fat 28.4Carbs Hannaford Bros. Co. Ice Cream, Rocky Road Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 239kcal 4.5Protein 11.4Fat 26.1Carbs Hannaford Bros. Co. Ice Cream, Coffee Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 205kcal 3.4Protein 11.4Fat 25Carbs Hannaford Bros. Co. Ice Cream, Vanilla Fudge Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 216kcal 2.3Protein 9.1Fat 30.7Carbs Hannaford Bros. Co. Ice Cream, Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 239kcal 3.4Protein 12.5Fat 28.4Carbs Market Basket Inc. Ice Cream, Vanilla, Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 227kcal 3.0Protein 12.1Fat 27.3Carbs The Kroger Co. Mini Pie Bites, Triple Chocolate Mousse Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 429kcal 4.8Protein 25.4Fat 46.0Carbs La Tortilleria Tapatia, Inc. Macaroni & Cheese Frozen Prepared Sides High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 188kcal 7.1Protein 10.6Fat 17.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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