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E460i — Microcrystalline cellulose
Texture Agent
E460i (Microcrystalline cellulose), a texture agent, is rated "watch": fine in moderation. Purified wood pulp used as a bulking agent and anti-caking filler. Emerging research links refined cellulose emulsifiers to gut-barrier disruption; Yuka raised the cellulose family to orange in 03/2024.
Why it's rated “watch”
Purified wood pulp used as a bulking agent and anti-caking filler. Emerging research links refined cellulose emulsifiers to gut-barrier disruption; Yuka raised the cellulose family to orange in 03/2024.
Risk rating: Watch
Mixed evidence or a specific concern (gut, allergy, or contested safety data). Not alarming, but worth keeping an eye on rather than eating without limit.
Frequently asked questions
Is E460i (Microcrystalline cellulose) safe?
Purified wood pulp used as a bulking agent and anti-caking filler. Emerging research links refined cellulose emulsifiers to gut-barrier disruption; Yuka raised the cellulose family to orange in 03/2024.
What are other names for E460i?
E460i is also known as microcrystalline cellulose, mcc.
