Emulsifiers & thickeners · Food additive

Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate (E430)

Updated October 2, 2026

Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate (E430) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 5 products in our database.

Quick facts

Also known as
E430
E-number
E430
Function
Emulsifiers & thickeners
Found in
5 products

Foods that commonly contain Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate

Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate.

Popular products with Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate

Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate-free alternatives

Popular products from the same categories that don't list Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate and score Nutri-Score A–C.

How to spot Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

Polyoxyethylene (8) stearateE430

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Frequently asked questions

What foods contain Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate?

In our database, Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate most often appears in snacks sucrés and milk chocolates.

How many products contain Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate?

5 published products on Foodmetria list Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.

Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.