Comparing E494 - Sorbitan monooleate vs E493 - Sorbitan monolaurate

Overview

E494 - Sorbitan monooleate

Sorbitan monooleate (E494) is a food-grade emulsifier that helps oil and water stay mixed. It is widely used to keep sauces, bakery fillings, and desserts smooth and stable without adding flavor. Regulators have evaluated it and set safe intake levels for its use in food.

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E493 - Sorbitan monolaurate

Sorbitan monolaurate (E493) is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix and stay stable. It is made by joining sorbitan, a sugar alcohol derivative, with lauric acid from edible fats and oils. You’ll often see it in baked goods, spreads, and confectionery to improve texture and shelf life.

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Synonyms
E494
Sorbitan monooleate
E493
Sorbitan monolaurate
Functions
emulsifierstabilizer
emulsifierstabilizer
Origins
Plant
Animal
Synthetic
Plant
Animal
Synthetic
Products

Found in 2 products

Found in 1 products

Search rank & volume
#371220 / mo🇺🇸U.S.
#396160 / mo🇺🇸U.S.
Awareness score

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Search volume over time

Interest over time for 2 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

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Popular questions

  1. What is polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monooleate?

    It’s polysorbate 80 (E433), an ethoxylated derivative of sorbitan monooleate used as an emulsifier; by contrast, E494 is the non-ethoxylated sorbitan monooleate (often called Span 80).

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  1. What is poe 80 sorbitan monolaurate?

    That name is inconsistent: 'POE 80' typically refers to polysorbate 80 (polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate, E433), not monolaurate; E493 is sorbitan monolaurate (Span 20) without ethoxylation. The ethoxylated monolaurate is polysorbate 20 (E432).

  2. What is polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate?

    It’s polysorbate 20 (E432), the ethoxylated form of sorbitan monolaurate; by contrast, E493 is the non‑ethoxylated sorbitan monolaurate (Span 20).

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