Polysorbate 40 is a hydrophilic and nonionic surfactant. It is safe and nontoxic to add it in food as emulsifier when properly used in accordance. There are various items because of different fatty acids. The HLB value is 9.6~ 16.7. It can dissolve or disperse in water, alcohol and other polar organic solvants, with the function of emulsification, solubilization and stabilization.
