Polysorbate 80, also known as tween 80 or E433, is an additive made from sorbitol. Acting as a texturing agent, polysorbate 80 is also a stabilizer, a synthetic thickener and an emulsifier. As a lemon-yellow oily liquid, polysorbate 80 is present in many everyday products.
In fact, polysorbate 80 is used in several products including coconut milk, broths and soups, cookies and cakes, chocolates and ice creams. Polysorbate 80 is also present in animal feed as well as in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.