What is E466? Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Explained

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E466 — Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose
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🌱VeganYes
🥚VegetarianYes
☪️HalalHalal
🌴Palm OilUnlikely

E466 is Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose — a thickener (plant) used in soups and gravies, yoghurts.

What is E466 (Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose)?

E466 is Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose, a food additive classified as a thickeners & gelling agent that thicken and gel foods. A thickener (plant) used in soups and gravies, yoghurts. You'll find it in soups and gravies, yoghurts, jams and many other packaged foods. Like every E-number, E466 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.

Where is E466 found?

E466 (Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose) is found in soups and gravies, yoghurts, jams, ready meals, salad dressings, ice cream.

Is E466 safe?

EFSA has reviewed E466 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose to harm at normal dietary intakes.

EFSA opinion: Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose — status Safe.

Check the calorie content of foods containing E466. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide.

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E466 FAQs

What is E466 in food?

E466 is Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose — a thickener (plant) used in soups and gravies, yoghurts.

Is E466 safe to eat?

EFSA has reviewed E466 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose to harm at normal dietary intakes.

Is E466 vegan?

E466 (Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose) is vegan. It is derived from plant, with no animal involvement in standard food production.

Is E466 halal?

E466 (Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose) is halal. It is derived from plant, which involves no haram sources.

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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA

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