Emulsifiers & thickeners · Food additive

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

Protein bars 0% · 1

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.

How to spot Sorbitan monopalmitate on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

Sorbitan monopalmitateE495

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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.