Beta-cyclodextrine
Function: Carrier
E459 is the European food-additive number for Beta-cyclodextrine. Beta-cyclodextrine (E459) is a carrier used as a food additive.
Is E459 safe or restricted?
E459 faces restrictions under EU rules on how, where, or in what quantities it may be used. Forkin classifies it as “Restricted use” 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 E459 vegan or vegetarian?
Beta-cyclodextrine (E459) 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 the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E459?
E459 appears in 6 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in peas, white chocolate and tortilla chips.
- Peas1
- White Chocolate1
- Tortilla Chips1
- Energy Drink1
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E459 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 E459
- What is E459?
- E459 is the E-number for Beta-cyclodextrine. Beta-cyclodextrine (E459) is a carrier used as a food additive.
- Which foods contain E459?
- E459 appears in 6 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in peas, white chocolate and tortilla chips. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E459 vegan or vegetarian?
- Beta-cyclodextrine (E459) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E459 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E459 faces restrictions under EU rules on how, where, or in what quantities it may be used. Forkin classifies it as "Restricted use" 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 E459 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.