E463

Hydroxypropyl cellulose

E Number E463
Name Hydroxypropyl 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.
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Conditions of use in food categories

Category Number Category Name Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate) Details Restrictions/exceptions
11.4.1 Table-top sweeteners in liquid formquantum satis 
11.4.2 Table-top sweeteners in powder formquantum satis 
11.4.3 Table-top sweeteners in tabletsquantum satis