AdditivesE492 - Sorbitan tristearate
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E492 - Sorbitan tristearate
Open Food Facts additive identifier: en:e492
EmulsifierStabiliser
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Vegetarian
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Risk Level
High
Description
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.
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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
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