AdditivesE465 - Ethyl methyl cellulose
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E465 - Ethyl methyl cellulose
Open Food Facts additive identifier: en:e465
EmulsifierStabiliserThickener
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Risk Level
Unknown
Description
Ethyl methyl cellulose is a thickener, vegetable gum, foaming agent and emulsifier. Its E number is E465.Chemically, it is a derivative of cellulose with ethyl and methyl groups attached by ether linkages. It can be prepared by treatment of cellulose with dimethyl sulfate and ethyl chloride in the presence of an alkali.