It is a hydrophilic white powder in pure form and dissolves in cold (but not in hot) water, forming a clear viscous solution or gel.
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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.
Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!
Country | Status | Matched Term |
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United States | Approved | Methylcellulose (USP methylcellulose) |
European Union | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Philippines | Approved | Methyl Cellulose |
Austria | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Belgium | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Bulgaria | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Cyprus | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Czech Republic | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Denmark | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Estonia | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Finland | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
France | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Germany | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Greece | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Hungary | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Ireland | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Italy | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Latvia | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Lithuania | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Luxembourg | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Malta | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Netherlands | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Poland | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Portugal | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Romania | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Slovakia | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Slovenia | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Spain | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Sweden | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
United Kingdom | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
Australia | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
New Zealand | Approved | Methyl cellulose |
E461 - Methyl cellulose : Emulsifiers and Stabilizers - Cellulose and derivatives
E461 - Methyl cellulose : Prepared from cellulose, the main polysaccharide and constituent of wood and all plant structures. Commercially prepared from wood and chemically methylated. Thickener, emulsifier in baked food, diabetic food, soft and fizzy drinks, jelly, jam and many of 410. Can cause flatulence, distension, intestinal obstruction.
E461 - Methyl cellulose : Can cause flatulence, distension, intestinal obstruction
E461 - Methyl cellulose : Can cause flatulence, distension, intestinal obstruction
Cellulose methyl ether
Cellulose methylate
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
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Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
UK Food Guide |
UK Food Standards Agency |
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Wikipedia |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
Supplier | Country | |
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Chemiplas Australia Pty Ltd | Australia |
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