Emulsifier · CAS 977043-68-7
Carrageenan with Polysorbate 80
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Carrageenan with Polysorbate 80 is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Carrageenan with Polysorbate 80 is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Carrageenan with Polysorbate 80: no OFF product match; CAS 977043-68-7 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977043-68-7 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Carrageenan with Polysorbate 80?
Carrageenan with Polysorbate 80 (CAS 977043-68-7) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as emulsifier or emulsifier salt, stabilizer or thickener.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Carrageenan with Polysorbate 80
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carrageenan with Polysorbate 80 safe to consume?
Carrageenan with Polysorbate 80 scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977043-68-7, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Carrageenan with Polysorbate 80 used for in food?
Carrageenan with Polysorbate 80 (CAS 977043-68-7) is catalogued for emulsifier or emulsifier salt, stabilizer or thickener (Emulsifier); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.