Microcrystalline cellulose
E460I is the European food-additive number for Microcrystalline cellulose. Microcrystalline cellulose (E460i) is a carrier used as a food additive.
Is E460I safe or restricted?
E460I is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as “Under monitoring” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E460I vegan or vegetarian?
Microcrystalline cellulose (E460I) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E460I?
E460I appears in 4,438 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Dietary Supplements, Multivitamin, and Vitamins & Supplements.
- Dietary Supplements974
- Multivitamin282
- Vitamins & Supplements200
- Herbal Supplements190
- Magnesium155
- Vitamin C116
- B-Complex93
- Vitamin D87
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E460I across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added. They are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E460I
- What is E460I?
- E460I is the E-number for Microcrystalline cellulose. Microcrystalline cellulose (E460i) is a carrier used as a food additive.
- Which foods contain E460I?
- E460I appears in 4,438 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Dietary Supplements, Multivitamin, and Vitamins & Supplements. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E460I vegan or vegetarian?
- Microcrystalline cellulose (E460I) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E460I safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E460I is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as ‘Under monitoring’ and does not make health claims. See the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.