Ingredient

Sorbitan Tristearate And Soy Lecithin

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
These ingredients work together as emulsifiers, helping to blend oil and water-based ingredients in …

What is Sorbitan Tristearate And Soy Lecithin?

Sorbitan tristearate is a synthetic emulsifier made from sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) and stearic acid (a fatty acid). Soy lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans.

Is Sorbitan Tristearate And Soy Lecithin vegan?

Sorbitan Tristearate And Soy Lecithin is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Sorbitan Tristearate And Soy Lecithin a major allergen?

Soy lecithin is derived from soy, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens.

What is Sorbitan Tristearate And Soy Lecithin used for?

These ingredients work together as emulsifiers, helping to blend oil and water-based ingredients in foods.

Is Sorbitan Tristearate And Soy Lecithin safe?

Sorbitan tristearate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

Why it's used

These ingredients work together as emulsifiers, helping to blend oil and water-based ingredients in foods. They are often found in confectionery, baked goods, and snack foods to improve texture and prevent separation.

Health notes

Sorbitan tristearate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Soy lecithin is also GRAS. Both are widely used and have been evaluated by international bodies like JECFA, which did not set a numeric limit for sorbitan tristearate. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Soy lecithin is derived from soy, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Sorbitan tristearate is not a major allergen.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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