E-number: 466
Name: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
Alternative Names :Carboxymethylcellulose sodium salt; CMC; Sodium caboxymethylcellulose; sodium cellulose glycolate; Carmellose sodium
Alternative Names :Carboxymethylcellulose sodium salt; CMC; Sodium caboxymethylcellulose; sodium cellulose glycolate; Carmellose sodium
Function: Thickener, Stabiliser
Status: Halaal
Source: Synthetically from cellulose (of plants).
Health Info!!
Health Code: Yellow
Poorly absorbed, flatulence, large amounts can cause diarrhoea and abdominal cramps, caused cancer and tumours in animal studies
Uses: Infant formula, ice cream, icings, confectionery, cottage cheese, cream cheese spread
Other Uses: Hair setting lotion, hand cream, medication, laxatives, antacids, tobacco
Other Uses: Hair setting lotion, hand cream, medication, laxatives, antacids, tobacco
