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Cross-Linked Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose
Cross-Linked Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose
Also known as: E468, cross-linked cellulose gum, Crosslinked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
Low concern
EFSA evaluated and authorized; well-tolerated, not absorbed.
Found in
2 products
E-number
E468
Type
stabiliser, thickener
What it is
Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose (croscarmellose sodium); a modified cellulose.
Stabilizer/thickener (E468); disintegrant in pharmaceuticals.
Why it's flagged
- Possible bloating at high intake
What regulators actually say
"The Panel concluded that there is no safety concern for the use of celluloses (E460-E468) as food additives at the reported uses and use levels."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as cellulose derivative
European Union — EFSA
E468 authorized as food additive
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