Sorbitan monooleate (E494)
Updated October 2, 2026
Sorbitan monooleate (E494) 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
- E494
- E-number
- E494
- Function
- Emulsifiers & thickeners
- Found in
- 7 products (1 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Sorbitan monooleate
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Sorbitan monooleate.
Popular products with Sorbitan monooleate
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Sorbitan monooleate and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Sorbitan monooleate?
In our database, Sorbitan monooleate most often appears in vitamins, protein powders and cakes.
How many products contain Sorbitan monooleate?
7 published products on Foodmetria list Sorbitan monooleate, 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.