Hygroscopic and slightly yellowish odourless fibre or powder.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Methyl ethyl cellulose |
| European Union | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Methyl ethyl cellulose |
| Philippines | Approved | Methyl Ethyl Cellulose |
| Austria | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Belgium | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Cyprus | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Denmark | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Estonia | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Finland | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| France | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Germany | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Greece | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Hungary | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Ireland | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Italy | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Latvia | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Lithuania | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Malta | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Netherlands | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Poland | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Portugal | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Romania | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Slovakia | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Slovenia | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Spain | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Sweden | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Ethyl methyl cellulose |
| Australia | Approved | Methyl ethyl cellulose |
| New Zealand | Approved | Methyl ethyl cellulose |
E465 - Methyl ethyl cellulose: 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.
E465 - Methyl ethyl cellulose: Flatulence, intestinal upsets, diarrhoea
E465 - Methyl ethyl cellulose: Methylethylcellulose is prepared from cellulose, the main polysaccharide and constituent of wood and all plant structures. Commercially prepared from wood and chemically modified. Many different uses, mainly as thickening agent, but also as filler, dietary fibre, anti clumping agent and emulsifier. Similar as cellulose, but with some different characteristics. for imitation cream and imitation ice cream. No known adverse effects. Methylethyl cellulose is not very soluble, and can be fermented in the large intestine. Large concentrations can cause intestinal problems, such as bloating, constipation and diarrhoea.
Ethyl methyl cellulose
Cellulose ethyl methyl ether
Cellulose ethylmethyl ether
Cellulose methyl ethyl ether
Ethyl methyl cellulose
Ethylmethyl cellulose
Methylethyl cellulose
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
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