Ethyl Cellulose

E462

Hazard level: No known concerns Thickener, stabiliser or emulsifier (E400–499)

What is Ethyl Cellulose?

Cellulose-derived thickener/coating agent.

Is Ethyl Cellulose safe?

Ethyl Cellulose has no known health concerns in the amounts typically used in food.

Score impact: No penalty on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA

Also known as

Ethyl Cellulose is also known as e462, ethyl cellulose — these all refer to the same ingredient.

ethyl cellulose e462

Related additives

Alginic Acid (E400) Sodium Alginate (E401) Potassium Alginate (E402) Calcium Alginate (E404) Agar (E406) Carrageenan (E407) Locust Bean Gum (E410) Guar Gum (E412) Acacia Gum (Gum Arabic) (E414) Xanthan Gum (E415) Karaya Gum (E416) Tara Gum (E417)

Products containing Ethyl Cellulose

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