Sorbitan monopalmitate (E495)
Updated October 2, 2026
Sorbitan monopalmitate (E495) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 2 products in our database.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E495
- E-number
- E495
- Function
- Emulsifiers & thickeners
- Found in
- 2 products
Foods that commonly contain Sorbitan monopalmitate
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Sorbitan monopalmitate.
Popular products with Sorbitan monopalmitate
Sorbitan monopalmitate-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Sorbitan monopalmitate and score Nutri-Score A–C.
c NOVA 4
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a NOVA 4 How to spot Sorbitan monopalmitate on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Sorbitan monopalmitate?
In our database, Sorbitan monopalmitate most often appears in protein bars.
How many products contain Sorbitan monopalmitate?
2 published products on Foodmetria list Sorbitan monopalmitate. 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.