E464 Hydroxypropyl méthylcellulose

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is used as a thickener, emulsifier and foaming agent. It dissolves easily in water, thickens liquids and forms a jelly when heated. It is also a binder and filler in sauces. It makes ice creams cream creamier. Its excess consumption can cause intestinal discomfort such as diarrhea. A debate has taken place between industry and the European Food Safety Authority (Efsa) about the levels of PCH (propylene chlorohydrin) impurities present in this additive. PCH is a suspected mutagenic residue. The Efsa has refused the industry's request that this authorized residual level be revised upwards.

Examples of products for use

Very many categories of food, except in particular infant food.

Products of the theme or category

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  Winter Berries & Prosecco Hand cooked crisps
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  4 White round rolls
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  Potato waffles
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  4 white rolls without wheat
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  Brown broomer slices
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  Sliced White boule
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  Serrapeptase
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  Multivitamins
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  Glucosamine sulphate & vitamin C
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  Schar wholesome seeded loaf
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  Birds eye potato waffles
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  Smoked haddock & Mature Cheddar Melting Middle Fishcakes
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  Gluten free sliced cob made with linseed, millet seeds, buckwheat
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  White wraps
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  Salmon Fillet Fishcakes
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  Gluten free white sliced bread
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  Fresh Brown Loaf
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  Acai Daily Complex
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  Heavenly whipped
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  Gluten Free Muffin Mix
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  Mélange panifiable
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  Tesco multivitamins
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  4 Cherry Bakewell Tarts