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Emulsifier

E492 (sorbitan tristearate): what it is, its sources, vegan or not

E492 can come from plant oils or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Vegetarian and vegan profiles get Heads up: source not stated.

By Bravoora teamUpdated 13 October 2026Sources checked 20 September 20264 sourcesHow we check

Heads up

for a vegan profile

E492=source not stated

What is E492?

E492 (sorbitan tristearate) is an emulsifier, an additive that keeps oil and water mixed in a food.

What is E492 made from?

E492 can come from plant oils or animal fat. The source is not stated on the pack: a label does not have to say which of these was used.

Plant oils
Animal fat

Is E492 vegan?

Heads up. Source not stated. E492 can come from plant oils or animal fat. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing.

What the app says to each profile, and the reason it shows.

VeganHeads upSource not stated. E492 can come from plant oils or animal fat. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing.

VegetarianHeads upSource not stated. E492 can come from plant oils or animal fat. One of those is meat, fish or a slaughter by-product, and the pack does not have to say which.

What other names does E492 have on a label?

On a label, E492 can also appear as “INS 492”, “Emulsifier (492)”, “Emulsifier (E492)” or “Sorbitan tristearate”.

Any of these on a pack means E492. The checker reads them all.

E492E 492E-492INS 492Emulsifier (492)Emulsifier (E492)Sorbitan tristearate

What would change the answer for E492?

For E492, a stated source changes the answer. A pack that says “from plant oils” gives Fits you; one that says “from animal fat” gives Not for you. A list that is cut off or unreadable gets Needs one more scan.