As a food additive, hypromellose is an emulsifier, thickening and suspending agent, and an alternative to animal gelatin.
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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.
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Country | Status | Matched Term |
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United States | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose |
European Union | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose |
Philippines | Approved | Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose |
Austria | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Belgium | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Bulgaria | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Cyprus | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Czech Republic | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Denmark | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Estonia | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Finland | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
France | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Germany | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Greece | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Hungary | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Ireland | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Italy | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Latvia | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Lithuania | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Luxembourg | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Malta | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Netherlands | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Poland | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Portugal | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Romania | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Slovakia | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Slovenia | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Spain | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Sweden | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
United Kingdom | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose |
Australia | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose |
New Zealand | Approved | Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose |
E464 - Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose: Emulsifiers and Stabilizers - Cellulose and derivatives
E464 - Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose: No known adverse effects .
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
Hypromellose (INN)
Cellulose hydroxypropyl methyl ether
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
Methylhydroxypropylcellulosum
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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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![]() | Sherratt Ingredients | Australia |
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