Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose (E468)
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What is Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose (E468)?
Cross-linked cellulose gum (E468) is a modified plant fibre used mainly to help tablets and supplements break apart. It isn't absorbed and simply passes through. It's fine at normal amounts.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose?
Yasno’s verdict on Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose allowed in the EU?
EU status of Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl 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 |
What else is it called?
- Croscarmellose sodium
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3172, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2011
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