E492

Functions: en:Emulsifier, en:Stabiliser

Sorbitan tristearate is a nonionic surfactant. It is variously used as a dispersing agent, emulsifier, and stabilizer, in food and in aerosol sprays. As a food additive, it has the E number E492. Brand names for polysorbates include Alkest, Canarcel, and Span. The consistency of sorbitan tristearate is waxy; its color is light cream to tan. - Wikipedia

EFSA evaluation: Re‐evaluation of sorbitan monostearate -E 491-, sorbitan tristearate -E 492-, sorbitan monolaurate -E 493-, sorbitan monooleate -E 494- and sorbitan monopalmitate -E 495- when used as food additives (2017-05-05)

Elikagaien Segurtasunerako Europako Agintaritzak (EFSA) biztanle-talde batzuek E492-(e)ko Eguneko Ingesta Onargarrira (EIO) iristeko edo hau gainditzeko arrisku handia dute.

To evaluate your exposure to the E492 food additive, you can browse our list of products that contain it. See the list of products with E492 below.

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Moderate risk (5% of people or more)

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