Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (E435)
Updated October 2, 2026
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (E435) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 6,358 products in our database, 5,769 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E435
- E-number
- E435
- Function
- Emulsifiers & thickeners
- Found in
- 6,358 products (5,769 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate.
Popular products with Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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c NOVA 4 How to spot Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate on a label
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate?
In our database, Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate most often appears in cakes, biscuits, baking decorations and pastries.
How many products contain Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate?
6,358 published products on Foodmetria list Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate, including 5,769 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.