Cellulose (E460)
- Food Fine
What is Cellulose (E460)?
Cellulose (E460) is plant fibre, the material that gives plants their structure, used to add bulk and texture to foods. Your body can't digest it, so it passes through like other fibre. It's fine at normal amounts; very large amounts may cause fullness or mild constipation.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Cellulose?
Yasno’s verdict on Cellulose: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Cellulose allowed in the EU?
EU status of Cellulose: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Permitted as a food additive | Not recorded |
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-16781, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2023
- 2018 re-evaluation of celluloses including E 460, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2018
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