Microcrystalline cellulose, Cellulose gel (E460(i))
- Food Fine
What is Microcrystalline cellulose, Cellulose gel (E460(i))?
Microcrystalline cellulose (E460) is purified plant fibre used to add bulk and texture to foods and supplements. It isn't absorbed and passes through like fibre. It's fine at normal amounts; very large doses may cause fullness or changes in bowel habits.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Microcrystalline cellulose, Cellulose gel?
Yasno’s verdict on Microcrystalline cellulose, Cellulose gel: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Microcrystalline cellulose, Cellulose gel allowed in the EU?
EU status of Microcrystalline cellulose, Cellulose gel: 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-IMPORT-3165, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2011
- EFSA’s comprehensive re-evaluation of celluloses including microcrystalline cellulose, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2018
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