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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Hypromellose (2-Hydroxypropyl methyl ether of cellulose)E464emulsifier
FDA Status
GRAS (FDA Reviewed)Chemically modified cellulose derivative used as a thickener, emulsifier, and film-forming agent. Also known as HPMC, it is widely used in both food products and as a coating for pharmaceutical capsules.
Concerns
- •generally considered very safe
- •not digestible, passes through as fiber
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
baked goodsgluten-free productssaucessupplement capsulesplant-based foods
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