Microcrystalline cellulose (Cellulose gel), 460 (i), is a subclass of Celluloses (E460 ). Microcrystalline cellulose is a term for refined wood pulp and is used as a texturizer, an anti-caking agent, a fat substitute, an emulsifier, an extender, and a bulking agent in food production.
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Country | Status | Matched Term |
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United States | Approved | Microcrystalline cellulose |
European Union | Approved | Microcrystalline Cellulose |
Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Cellulose microcrystalline |
Philippines | Approved | Microcrystalline Cellulose |
Cyprus | Not Permitted | |
Italy | Not Permitted | |
Australia | Approved | Cellulose microcrystalline |
New Zealand | Approved | Cellulose microcrystalline |
Austria | Approved | |
Belgium | Approved | |
Bulgaria | Approved | |
Czech Republic | Approved | |
Denmark | Approved | |
Estonia | Approved | |
Finland | Approved | |
France | Approved | Cellulose microcristalline |
Germany | Approved | |
Greece | Approved | |
Hungary | Approved | |
Ireland | Approved | |
Latvia | Approved | |
Lithuania | Approved | |
Luxembourg | Approved | |
Malta | Approved | |
Netherlands | Approved | |
Poland | Approved | |
Portugal | Approved | |
Romania | Approved | |
Slovakia | Approved | |
Slovenia | Approved | |
Spain | Approved | |
Sweden | Approved | |
United Kingdom | Approved | |
Canada | Approved | |
Argentina | Approved | Celulosa microcristalina |
Brazil | Approved | Celulose microcristalina |
E460 - Celluloses: Anti-caking agent; no adverse effects known
E460 - Celluloses: Emulsifiers and Stabilizers - Cellulose and derivatives
E460 - Celluloses: Most sources regard as safe although banned in UK in baby food only.
E460 - Celluloses: Cellulose is a by-product of cotton production GM-cotton is grown on a large scale in many countries and primarily in the USA, China and India. One may assume that a certain portion of cotton raw materials stem from GM plants. In the EU, numerous GM cotton plants are approved for use as food and feed. Cellulose and other additives derived from these GM cotton plants also are approved.
Cellulose gel
Cellulose powder
Cellulose respirable fraction
Microcrystalline cellulose
alpha-cellulose
flour cellulose
cellulose fibers
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