Polysorbate 80 Safe Organic Solvents, Condition : Execellent

Polysorbate 80 (commercially also known as Tween 80, a registered trademark of ICI Americas, Inc. ) is a
nonionic surfactant and emulsifier derived from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid, and is often used
in foods. Polysorbate 80 is a viscous, water soluble yellow liquid. The hydrophilic groups in this compound
are polyethers also known as polyoxyethylene groups which are polymers of ethylene oxide. In the
nomenclature of polysorbates, the numeric designation following polysorbate refers to the lipophilic group,
in this case the oleic acid (see polysorbate for more detail).
Polysorbate 80 is used as an emulsifier in foods, particularly in ice cream. Here, polysorbate is added to
up to 0.5% (vv) concentration and makes the ice cream smoother and easier to handle, as well as
increasing its resistance to melting. Adding this substance prevents milk proteins from completely coating
the fat droplets. This allows them to join together in chains and nets, which hold air in the mixture, and
provide a firmer texture that holds its shape as the ice cream melts.