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Cellulose
Also known as: E460, cellulose powder to prevent caking, cellulose powder added to prevent caking
Low concern
EFSA 2018 re-evaluated celluloses (E460–E466) and concluded no safety concern at reported uses; no need to specify a numerical ADI. FDA 21 CFR 182.1745.
Found in
10,921 products
E-number
E460
Type
carrier, emulsifier, humectant, stabiliser, thickener
What it is
Cellulose — purified plant fiber polymer of beta-1,4-linked glucose units (microcrystalline E460(i) or powdered E460(ii)).
Anti-caking agent, bulking agent, fiber additive, fat replacer, texturizer.
What regulators actually say
"There is no safety concern for the celluloses E 460(i), E 460(ii), E 461, E 462, E 463, E 464, E 465 and E 466 at the refined exposure levels"
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS 21 CFR 182.1745
European Union — EFSA
Authorised; ADI 'not specified' (EFSA 2018)
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