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Additive · Emulsifier

E491 — Sorbitan monostearate · page 13

E491 (Sorbitan monostearate) appears in the ingredient lists of 2,271 products sold in the United States. Function: emulsifier.

2,271products with a complete record
1%rated A or B on Nutri-Score
28.6 gsugars per 100 g (median)
0.76 gsalt per 100 g (median)

Nutri-Score

How rated products spread
A 0%B 1%C 5%D 31%E 63%

2,028 rated products

Median values

Per 100 g, across all 2,271 products
Calories372 kcal
Sugars28.6 g
Saturated fat6.1 g
Salt0.76 g

Categories

Most represented

Status in the United States (FDA)

Listed in the FDA inventory “Substances Added to Food”, with the regulations 21 CFR 73.1001, 172.515, 172.836, 172.838, 172.840, 172.842, 173.310, 173.340.

Technical effects listed by the FDA: emulsifier or emulsifier salt, flavoring agent or adjuvant, processing aid, solvent or vehicle, stabilizer or thickener, surface-active agent, surface-finishing agent

The inventory is a partial list, and a listing is not an FDA approval of every use; the regulations set the permitted uses.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Substances Added to Food (updated 9/8/2026), public domain · CAS 1338-41-6 via Wikidata (CC0)

Products

2,271 products, most viewed first · page 13 of 48.

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Christmas Tree CakesLittle Debbie
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Star crunch cookie with caramel and crisp riceE
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Raisin creme pieE
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Swiss RollsLittle Debbie · 61 gE
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Fudge RoundLittle Debbie · 67 gE
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Zebra CakeLittle Debbie · 61 gE
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Little debbie, golden flaky crust pie, chocolateLittle DebbieE
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Little debbie, real fruit filling pie, cherryLittle DebbieE
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Little debbie, real fruit filling pie, appleLittle DebbieE
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Little debbie, cakes, banana twinsLittle DebbieE
Turtle brownies caramel, Little Debbie
Turtle brownies caramelLittle DebbieE
Double Decker Fudge Round, Little Debbie
Double Decker Fudge RoundLittle DebbieE
Chocolate Chip Creme Pie, Little Debbie
Chocolate Chip Creme PieLittle Debbie · 3.0 ozE
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Fudge roundE
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Cheesy bites pretzelE
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Cheesy bitesE
Whipped Topping, Walnut Creek Foods
Whipped ToppingWalnut Creek Foods
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Tastykake, jelly krimpets, sponge cakesTastykakeD
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Tastykake, jack-o-lantern juniors orange layer cakeTastykakeE
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Dessert Shells Yellow Sponge CakesTastykake · 31 gE
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Tastykake, pancake krimpets, cream filled sponge cakesTastykakeE
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Tastykake, jelly krimpets sponge cakesTastykakeE
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Koffee kake yellow layer cakes with crumb toppingTastykakeE
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Iced Yellow Cakes With Sprinkles!, Iced YellowTastykake · 1.33 oz/37.6 gE
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Swirly CupkakesTastykake · 50 gE
Butterscotch krimpets cakes total, Tastykake
Butterscotch krimpets cakes totalTastykakeE
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Chocolate iced cakes with orange sprinklesTastykakeE
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Iced yellow cakes with holiday sprinklesTastykakeE
Tastykake, krimpets, iced sponge cakes, strawberry, Tastykake
Tastykake, krimpets, iced sponge cakes, strawberryTastykake · 12 oz (340 g)E
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Kandy bar kakesE
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Orange iced vanilla layer cakesTastykakeE
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KrimpiesTastykakeE
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Chocolate swirly cupkakes minisE
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Frosters, iced creame filled cakesE
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Frosters iced creme filled cakesE
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Sponge cakes with jelly filling krimpetsD
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Sponge Cake With Lemon Flavored Icing, LemonTastykake · 12 oz/340 gE
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Juniors Layer Cake With Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Flavored Icing, Chocolate ChipTastykake · 13 oz/369 gE
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Birthday Kake CupkakesTastykake · 64 gE
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Blueberry Junior Muffin, BlueberryTastykake · 3 ozE
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Chocolate Chip Muffin, Chocolate ChipTastykake · 3 oz/85 gE
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Lemon flavored pound cake, lemonE
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Pound cakesE
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Blueberry Muffins, BlueberryTastykake · 3 ozE
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Juniors layer cakesTastykakeE
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Winner Edition Red Velvet Mini DonutsTastykake · 57 gE
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Juniors yellow iced cakes with colored sprinklesTastykakeE
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Tastykake, sponge cakes krimpets, orange creamsicleTastykakeE

Source: Open Food Facts export of 23 October 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).