E Number
|
E460 |
Name
|
Cellulose |
Class
|
Emulsifiers, Stabilisers, Thickeners and Gelling Agents |
Groups
|
Group I |
Additional details
|
Stabilizer, thickener |
Origin
|
Synthetic |
Common applications
|
Sauces, soy drinks, milk, creams, juices, soft drinks, ice creams, biscuits, pastry, bakery, sausages, cheese, flour, chewing gum, gluten-free products |
Observations
|
Contradictory information are available, due to the absence of the study of its effects at middle-long terms. |
Evaluation
|
Precaution |
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Conditions of use in food categories
Category Number
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Category Name
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Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate)
|
Details
|
Restrictions/exceptions
|
01.6.2
| Unflavoured live fermented cream products and substitute products with a fat content of less than 20 % | quantum satis | | |
01.7.1
| Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 | quantum satis | Only applies to E460(ii) | only grated and sliced mozzarella |
01.7.2
| Ripened cheese | quantum satis | | only sliced and grated ripened cheese |
01.7.4
| Whey cheese | quantum satis | Only applies to E460(ii) | only grated and sliced cheese |
01.7.6
| Cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16) | quantum satis | | only grated and sliced ripened products and unripened products |
11.4.2
| Table-top sweeteners in powder form | quantum satis | | |
11.4.3
| Table-top sweeteners in tablets | quantum satis | | |
11.4.3
| Table-top sweeteners in tablets | quantum satis | Only applies to E460(ii) | |
12.2.1
| Herbs and spices | quantum satis | | only when dried |