Sorbitan trioleate (E496)
Updated October 2, 2026
Sorbitan trioleate (E496) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 6 products in our database.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E496
- E-number
- E496
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 6 products
Foods that commonly contain Sorbitan trioleate
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Sorbitan trioleate.
Popular products with Sorbitan trioleate
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Sorbitan trioleate and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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c NOVA 4 How to spot Sorbitan trioleate on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Sorbitan trioleate?
In our database, Sorbitan trioleate most often appears in energy drinks, flapjack and yogurts.
How many products contain Sorbitan trioleate?
6 published products on Foodmetria list Sorbitan trioleate. 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.