E-number database
Sorbitan esters (E491–E495, Span family)
Sorbitan monostearate and its Span cousins are fatty-acid esters of sorbitol. Halal status follows the fat, as with polysorbates.
| E-number | Codex INS | Name | Ruling |
|---|---|---|---|
| E491 | INS 491 | E491–E495 (Sorbitan esters / Span) | Halal if verified · Source-dependent |
| E492 | INS 492 | Sorbitan tristearate | Not yet reviewed |
| E493 | INS 493 | Sorbitan monolaurate | Not yet reviewed |
| E494 | INS 494 | Sorbitan monooleate | Not yet reviewed |
| E495 | INS 495 | Sorbitan monopalmitate | Not yet reviewed |