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Additive · Emulsifier

E491 — Sorbitan monostearate · page 35

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 35 of 48.

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Pride Gourmet Bakers, Blubertry Swirl Creme CakeNoisebusters Inc.D
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Leaf cakeD
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Loaf cakeD
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Chocolate mini bundt cakes with chocolate filling, chocolateE
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Red velvet mini bundt cakes with real cream cheese filling, red velvetE
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Mini bundt cakes with lemon flavored fillingE
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Blueberry mini bundt cakes with blueberry flavored filling, blueberryE
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Glazed Donut HolesE
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Crispy BarsTarget StoresD
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Original whipped toppingD
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Bar CakeTarget StoresE
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9" pumpkin cream pie with pumpkin custard & cream cheese filling, pumpkin creamE
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Brown collection chocolate chunk, cookie butter & caramel pecan, chocolate chunk, cookie butter & caramel pecanE
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Orange fudge dipped pretzel rods with white fudge drizzle, orange fudgeE
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White fudge covered graham cracker with orange drizzle, white fudgeE
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Fudge covered graham cracker with sprinkles, fudgeE
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Fudge covered graham cracker with sprinkles, fudgeE
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Hand decorated crispy rice treatE
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Hand decorated crispy rice treatE
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Confetti blue fudge-coated pretzel rods with sprinkles, confettiE
Carrot patch fudge coated pretzel rods with drizzle
Carrot patch fudge coated pretzel rods with drizzleE
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Pretzel Eggs, Candy-Coated PretzelsTarget StoresE
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Old-Fashioned Cruller DonutsArcher FarmsE
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Cheesecake samplerArcher FarmsE
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Creme brulee bar cakeTarget StoresE
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Bar cake with layers of dark chocolate cake, chocolate hazelnut mousse & dark chocolate ganache, chocolate hazelnutTarget StoresE
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Peanut butter cup bar cakeTarget StoresE
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S'Mores Bar CakeTarget StoresE
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Turkey sausage croissant sandwichesC
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Apple cinnamon cereal barsTarget Brands Inc.D
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Fruit filling cereal barsD
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Cereal barsD
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Peppermint Crunch Filled CookiesFavorite Day
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Stuffed SandwichesLaura LynnD
Easter Bun, HTB
Easter BunHTB
Spice Bun, HTB
Spice BunHTB · 28 oz
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Cheesecake PopsArthur Paul'sE
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Apple decadent danish37th Street BakeryE
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Blackberry pieE
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Apple Lightly Glazed Pie, AppleKern's · 4 oz/113 gE
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Cherry Lightly Glazed Snack Pies, CherryKern's · 12 oz/340 gE
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dount food countryFood City
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Chocolate pudding cupD
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Cinnamon apple breadB
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5 Generation Bakers, Apple Cinnamon Swirl Demi LoafJenny Lee Bakery Inc.E
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Bread, pumpkin nutD
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Cranberry cinnamon swirl demi loafJenny Lee Bakery Inc.D
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Jenny Lee, Rum Raisin Holiday BreadJenny Lee Bakery Inc.D

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