Cellulose

E460 is the European food-additive number for Cellulose, a thickener — used to increase viscosity and give body to a food. CELLULOSE is an organic compound with the formula -C6H10O5-n, a polysaccharide consisting of a linear chain of several hundred to many thousands of linked D-glucose units.

What is E460 used for?

Cellulose (E460) is a thickener — used to increase viscosity and give body to a food. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition.

Is E460 safe or restricted?

E460 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 regulatory flags” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned.

Frequently asked questions about E460

What is E460?

E460 is the E-number for Cellulose, a thickener — used to increase viscosity and give body to a food. CELLULOSE is an organic compound with the formula -C6H10O5-n, a polysaccharide consisting of a linear chain of several hundred to many thousands of linked D-glucose units.

What is E460 used for?

Cellulose (E460) is a thickener — used to increase viscosity and give body to a food. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.

Is E460 vegan or vegetarian?

It depends on the source. Many additives can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which was used. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product where it's known, instead of a blanket guess.

Is E460 safe, and is it banned anywhere?

E460 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 regulatory flags" 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.