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Additive · Emulsifier

E491 — Sorbitan monostearate · page 24

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 24 of 48.

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CalzoneD
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Smores snack pie, smoresE
Lena's pepperoni provel cheese thin crust pizza
Lena's pepperoni provel cheese thin crust pizzaD
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Imo's provel cheese thin crust pizzaD
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Vachon, joe louis, cakesVachonE
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Vachon, cupcakes, originalE
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Vachon, original browniesVachonE
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Del's Pastry Ltd., Dessert ShellsDel's Pastry Ltd.D
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Reduced Fat Whipped ToppingBest ChoiceD
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Whipped toppingD
W
Whipped toppingD
W
Whipped toppingD
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Whipped toppingD
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Whipped Topping
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Fruit&Grain Cereal BarsD
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Fruit&Grain Cereal BarsD
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Fruit&Grain Cereal BarsD
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Fruit&Grain Cereal BarsD
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Premium Ice CreamBest ChoiceE
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Whipped toppingE
S
Soft cookiesD
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Soft cookiesD
W
Whipped topping
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Mini bagel dogsD
Frozen bagel dogs
Frozen bagel dogsD
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Kolaches smoked sausageOwensE
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Smoked sausage baked in dough kolachesOwensE
S
Smoked sausage with cheese baked in dough kolachesOwensE
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Smoked sausage with cheese kolachesOwensE
S
Smoked sausage with cheese & jalapenosOwensE
S
Smoked sausage with cheese & jalapenosOwens Foods Inc.E
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Blueberry swirl creme cakesD
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Creme cakesD
C
Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins, Chocolate ChipSabrina's · 10 oz/283 gD
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Variety Pack Mini MuffinsSabrina's · 10 oz/283 gD
BANANA NUT SLICED LOAF CAKE
BANANA NUT SLICED LOAF CAKE · 14 ozD
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Our family, twisted garlic breadsticksOur Family
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Our family, garlic bread, topped with mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, asiago & romano cheeseOur Family
O
Our family, mini loaf bread, garlicOur Family
E
Extra creamy whipped topping, extra creamyE
Light whipped topping, light, Our Family
Light whipped topping, lightOur FamilyD
Blueberry fruit & grain cereal bars, Our Family
Blueberry fruit & grain cereal barsOur FamilyD
Strawberry fruit & grain cereal bars, strawberry
Strawberry fruit & grain cereal bars, strawberryD
Apple cinnamon fruit & grain cereal bars, apple cinnamon
Apple cinnamon fruit & grain cereal bars, apple cinnamonD
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Pizza crust mix
Sweet n' sour drink mix ready to use liter bottle, American Beverage Marketers
Sweet n' sour drink mix ready to use liter bottleAmerican Beverage Marketers
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Master Of Mixes, Lite Sweet N'sour Real Lemon JuiceAmerican Beverage Marketers
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Master Of Mixes, Lite Sweet M' Sour MixerAmerican Beverage Marketers

Source: Open Food Facts export of November 1, 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, October 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).