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Additive · Emulsifier

E491 — Sorbitan monostearate · page 42

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 42 of 48.

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Tavern Style PizzaDavanni'sD
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Turkey & cheddar slidersD
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CLAIM JUMPER Chocolate Silk Pie, 28 OZE
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CLAIM JUMPER Banana Cream Pie, 38 OZE
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CLAIM JUMPER Coconut Cream Pie, 38 OZD
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CLAIM JUMPER Turtle Pie, 28 OZE
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CLAIM JUMPER I Love Chocolate Cream Pie, 36 OZD
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CLAIM JUMPER Key Lime Pie, 36 OZE
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CLAIM JUMPER Peanut Butter Cream Pie, 28 OZE
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Cinnamon RollsTwo-BiteD
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Chocolatey Glazed Cinnamon RollsTwo-BiteD
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Glazed Cinnamon RollsTwo-BiteD
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Fruit trio danish, fruit trioOriginal Two-BiteD
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Cheese danish, cheeseOriginal Two BiteD
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Original fruit trio danish with a rich fruit fillingD
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Devil's food donut holesE
Concord bakery mini loaves cornbread
Concord bakery mini loaves cornbreadD
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Papa john's salads & produce, cheesecake delight, strawberryD
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Premium ice cream cakeUncle Harry'sE
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Yellow cake layer with chocolate & vanilla ice cream with chocolate cookie crunch, chocolate & vanillaE
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Lemon Crunch Ice Cream Cake, Lemon CrunchUncle harry's · 30 fl oz/887 mlE
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Premium ice cream cakeE
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Chocolate & vanilla with chocolate cookie crunch premium ice cream cake, chocolate & vanillaE
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Premium ice cream cakeE
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Premium yellow cake layer with chocolate & vanilla ice cream with cookie crunch, chocolate & vanillaE
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Italian mascarpone tortaE
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Wild Blueberry Cheesecake Bar, Wild BlueberryAtlanta cheesecake company · 5 oz/142 gE
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CheesecakePanarama Inc.E
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Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake Layers Of Cinnabon Cinnamon Cheesecake And Vanilla Crunch Cake Topped With Cream Cheese Frosting And Caramel, Cinnamon SwirlThe cheesecake factory at home · 1 LB/14 oz/850 gE
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PretzelsValued NaturalsE
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Valued naturals, chocolate pretzelsValued NaturalsE
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Original gooey butter cakeE
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Cracker Thin Crust Premium Pizza, Cheese & PepperoniVito & Nicks IiD
Golden Nuts Mountain Mix Roasted & Salted, American Golden Nuts
Golden Nuts Mountain Mix Roasted & SaltedAmerican Golden Nuts · 16 oz
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Baked Apple CrispMarket PantryD
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Baked apple crispMarket PantryD
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Pumpkin Pie With Whipped ToppingArcher FarmsD
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Holiday pretzel bitsE
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Holiday pretzel bitesE
B.B.Q. PORK BAO, O TASTY
B.B.Q. PORK BAOO TASTY · 24 ounces, 680 gramsC
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CalzoneD
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Ham, Egg & Cheese Stacker SquaresLettieri's Llc
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PaninoE
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The original pepperoni & cheese apizza with a twistE
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Meatlover pepperoni, bacon, ham, & sausage pizzaE
Egg Tarts, Success Import
Egg TartsSuccess Import · 2.11 ozD
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Tiger Skin CakeSuccess Import
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Banana Walnut MuffinAmerican ClassicD

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