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Methyl Cellulose
Methyl Cellulose
Also known as: E461, methylcellulose
Low concern
Methyl cellulose is approved by FDA and EFSA. It is not absorbed in the digestive tract and is excreted intact or fermented by gut bacteria.
Found in
3,725 products
E-number
E461
Type
emulsifier, stabiliser, thickener
What it is
Methyl cellulose (E461), a chemically modified cellulose ether derived from plant fiber.
Thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, binder; used to create plant-based meat textures.
Why it's flagged
- may cause gas, bloating with high intake
- laxative effect at very high doses
What regulators actually say
"The Panel concluded that there was no safety concern for the modified celluloses E 461, E 462, E 463, E 464, E 465, E 466, E 468 and E 469 at the refined exposure assessment for the reported uses as food additives."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 182.1480)
European Union — EFSA
Approved (E461); ADI 'not specified'
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