Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose
Function: Stabilisers
E469 is the European food-additive number for Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose, a stabiliser — keeps a food's physical state uniform and stops it separating. Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose (E469) is a stabiliser used as a food additive.
What is E469 used for?
Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose (E469) is a stabiliser — keeps a food's physical state uniform and stops it separating. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Stabilisers (E-numbers).
Is E469 safe or restricted?
E469 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” 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 E469 vegan or vegetarian?
Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose (E469) 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 E469?
E469 appears in 21 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Cakes, Candy & Sweets, and Cheesecake.
- Cakes2
- Candy & Sweets2
- Cheesecake1
- Biscuits & Cookies1
- Coconut Cream1
- Balsamic Vinegar1
- Cheese1
- Soft Drinks1
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E469 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 E469
- What is E469?
- E469 is the E-number for Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose, a stabiliser — keeps a food's physical state uniform and stops it separating. Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose (E469) is a stabiliser used as a food additive.
- What is E469 used for?
- Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose (E469) is a stabiliser — keeps a food's physical state uniform and stops it separating. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E469?
- E469 appears in 21 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Cakes, Candy & Sweets, and Cheesecake. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E469 vegan or vegetarian?
- Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose (E469) 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 E469 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E469 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ 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.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E469 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.