Sorbitan monolaurate (E493)
Updated October 2, 2026
Sorbitan monolaurate (E493) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 7 products in our database, 1 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E493
- E-number
- E493
- Function
- Emulsifiers & thickeners
- Found in
- 7 products (1 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Sorbitan monolaurate
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Sorbitan monolaurate.
Popular products with Sorbitan monolaurate
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NOVA 4 Sorbitan monolaurate-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Sorbitan monolaurate and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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c NOVA 4 How to spot Sorbitan monolaurate on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Sorbitan monolaurate?
In our database, Sorbitan monolaurate most often appears in pastries, chocolate biscuits, crackers (appetizers) and lemon tartlets.
How many products contain Sorbitan monolaurate?
7 published products on Foodmetria list Sorbitan monolaurate, including 1 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.