Comparing E495 - Sorbitan monopalmitate vs E493 - Sorbitan monolaurate

Overview

E495 - Sorbitan monopalmitate

Sorbitan monopalmitate (E495) is an emulsifier that helps fat and water mix. It stabilizes textures in foods like spreads, sweets, and baked goods, and it works well with other emulsifiers to keep products smooth and uniform.

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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
E495
Sorbitan monopalmitate
E493
Sorbitan monolaurate
Functions
emulsifierstabilizer
emulsifierstabilizer
Origins
Plant
Animal
Synthetic
Plant
Animal
Synthetic
Products

Found in 0 products

Found in 1 products

Search rank & volume
#365250 / mo🇺🇸U.S.
#396160 / mo🇺🇸U.S.
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Popular questions

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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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