E-code guide
E492Sorbitan Tristearate
DoubtfulEmulsifier
E492

Sorbitan Tristearate

Emulsifier

SANHA, ANIC 2018, MUIS, and IFANCA all classify this as doubtful.
Based on 4 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

4 authorities on record
4say Doubtful
Saying Doubtful4 of 4
2
ANIC 2018
Questionable. Halal only when the source is plant
3
MUIS
MUIS Food Additive Listing (2016): Prepared synthetically from stearic acid (E570) and sorbitol (E420).
4
IFANCA
Listed among “questionable ingredients — investigate further” in IFANCA's Halal Shopper's Guide to Ingredients; the source may be animal or plant.

Why this verdict

E492 is sorbitan tristearate (Span 65), an emulsifier used in chocolate and confectionery. SANHA classifies E492 as Mushbooh because the stearic acid source must be verified, and ANIC 2018 classifies the E471 to E495 range as Mushbooh, halal only when the source is plant. MUIS marks E492 as syubhah, noting it is prepared synthetically from stearic acid (E570) and sorbitol (E420). Because the source is not disclosed on the label, E492 is doubtful by default.

Common questions

Is E492 halal?

Sorbitan Tristearate (E492) is classified doubtful. SANHA, ANIC 2018, MUIS, and IFANCA classify it as doubtful.

Last reviewed by the HalalHQ research team in June 2026.