Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose

E464
Hazard level: Low health concern Thickener, stabiliser or emulsifier (E400–499)

What is Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose?

Plant-cellulose derivative used as a thickener, stabilizer, and vegetarian capsule/casing material in processed foods.

Is Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose safe?

Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose is considered low concern by food-safety agencies.

Score impact: −2 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 22 of 12,858 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA

Also known as

Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose is also known as hpmc, e464, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose — these all refer to the same ingredient.

hpmc hydroxypropyl methylcellulose e464

Where Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose is typically found

Plant Based Foods And Beverages Plant Based Foods Cereals And Potatoes Specific Products Cereals And Their Products

Related additives

Salt (Sodium Chloride) Sugar (Sucrose) Water sunflower oil corn starch Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (E471) Natural Flavouring Glucose (Dextrose) Yeast Citric Acid (E330) Alginic Acid (E400) Sodium Alginate (E401) Potassium Alginate (E402) Calcium Alginate (E404) Propylene Glycol Alginate (E405) Agar (E406)

Products containing Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose

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