Emulsifiers & thickeners · Food additive

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

Cakes 24% · 2,190
Biscuits 3% · 646
Baking decorations 16% · 420
Pastries 7% · 316
Creamer 17% · 264
Groceries 0% · 237
Frozen desserts 2% · 195

Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate.

Popular products with Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate-free alternatives

Popular products from the same categories that don't list Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate and score Nutri-Score A–C.

How to spot Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearateE435

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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.