What is Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose?
Additives and sweeteners
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In short
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is an additive made from chemically modified cellulose. Cellulose is a component of plant cell walls.
Why is it in the product?
It thickens foods and stabilises their consistency. It can also form films, for example for capsule shells.
Where is it found?
E 464 occurs, for example, in gluten-free baked goods, sauces and capsule shells for food supplements.
Other names
E 464, HPMC, Hypromellose, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Hidroxipropilmetilcelulosa, Hipromelosa
Source
EU Regulation 1333/2008; EFSA 2018
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