Polysorbate+60

=Polysorbate 60:=

What It Is:

 * A Synthetic Compound (non-natural)
 * Viscous (consistant, resist flow)
 * Semi-solid at Room Temperature
 * Water Soluble
 * Nonionic Oil-in-Water Emulsifier

What It Is Made Of:
Is a synthetic compound (non-natural) that is made from
 * __ethylene oxide__-a synthetic compound
 * stearate and palmitate esters of __sorbitol__
 * __stearic acid__-natural fatty acid

Stearates and palmitates are esters that come from stearic acid and palmitic acid, respectively. Sorbitol is a sweet powdering substance that is found naturally in many fruits.

In more common terms it is made up of...
 * __Corn Syrup__
 * __Palm Oil__
 * __P____etroleum__

What Is Its Chemical Formula:

 * Sorbitol - media type="custom" key="236209"
 * Ethylene Oxide - media type="custom" key="236231"
 * Stearic Acid - media type="custom" key="236221"

What Its Compounds Contain:
The compounds in polysorbate 60 contain fatty acids. These fatty acids praticuly always are from types of vegetable oils. They may also contain some animal fat. What makes up some of these compounds can vary and is only known, for certain, by the producer

What It Can Be Found In:

 * twinkies
 * ice cream bars
 * hair growth products

What It Does:
It acts as an emulsifier (something that suspends a liquid in another liquid) in the Twinkie's cream. It basically keeps the cream from separating into different substances. It works as a replacement for the cream and eggs that would go in the filling of the twinkie. It causes that smooth consistency that Twinkie cream contains. It is more common than using natural products because it is much more cost efficient.

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