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Ingredient · Emulsifier

Cellulose Gum (CMC)

Mixed · 4/10, higher is cleaner

E-number E466

How we reached this

Chassaing et al. Nature 2015 — gut microbiome disruption signal in animal model (alongside polysorbate 80).

Sources · 2

Regulatory position

European Unionpermitted (E466)
United StatesGRAS

Also listed as

CMCE466carboxymethylcellulose

Products containing this · 10

About this rating

Ratings run 1–10, higher is cleaner, and are set editorially against the sources above — see the methodology page for how an ingredient rating becomes part of a product score. Last reviewed 2026-05-23.