Sorbitan Trioleate
Also known as: E496
EFSA group ADI established for sorbitan esters. Generally considered safe at permitted levels; some debate around emulsifier effects on gut microbiota and intestinal barrier in animal studies.
What it is
Sorbitan trioleate — a fatty acid ester of sorbitan, formed from sorbitol and oleic acid.
Emulsifier and stabilizer in foods.
Why it's flagged
- emulsifier; some animal studies suggest effects on gut microbiota
What regulators actually say
"The Panel established a group ADI of 5 mg/kg bw per day expressed as sorbitan esters (sum of E 491, E 492, E 493, E 494 and E 495)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Sorbitan esters approved at 21 CFR 172.842 (sorbitan monostearate) and related; sorbitan trioleate has limited US food approvals.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as E 496; group ADI of 5 mg/kg bw/day for sorbitan esters (E 491–495); E 496 included in re-evaluation.
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