Hydroxypropyl cellulose
Unknown Risk
Alternate Names:
- cellulose hydroxypropyl ether
- hpc
- l-hpc
- modified cellulose
Info from food-info.net:
- Description:
- Function:
- Many different uses, mainly as thickening agent, but also as filler, dietary fibre, anti clumping agent and emulsfier. Similar as cellulose, but better soluble in water.
- Origin:
- Hydroxypropylcellulose is prepared from cellulose, the main polysaccharide and constituent of wood and all plant structures. Commercially prepared from wood and chemically propylated.
- Side effects:
- Hydroxypropyl cellulose is quite soluble, and can be fermented in the large intestine. Large concentrations can cause intestinal problems, such as bloating, constipation and diarrhoea.
Dietary restrictions:- E463 can be consumed by all religious groups, vegans and vegetarians.
Acceptable daily intake:- Unknown
Status:- Unknown
Info from proe.info:
- Description:
- Benefits:
- Unknown
- General:
- Unknown
- Harm:
- Unknown
- Legal:
- Unknown
- Use:
- Unknown
- Links:
- Unknown
Dietary restrictions:- Unknown
Acceptable daily intake:- Unknown
Status:- Unknown
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- Description:
- Unknown
Dietary restrictions:- Unknown
Acceptable daily intake:- is not limited or determined (EFSA, 2017)
Status:- Approved in the EU.
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