E468Stabiliser · Thickener

Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose

What the research shows

Not enough

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How we decide

Used in food as a stabiliser or thickener.

Vegan
Vegetarian
EU permitted

Regulatory status

Checked Sep 2026

European Union Permitted EUR-Lex Reg. (EC) 1333/2008
United Kingdom Permitted FSA retained EU law

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Products

The 6 most-scanned of 32 products on Open Food Facts that list cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose.

A-Z Multivitamins & Minerals Tesco · 90 Tablets 11 additives
Calcium & Vitamin D MinaVit · 90 Tablets 9 additives
Max Strength Zinc Boots · 180 Tablets 5 additives
Sainsbury's Health Matters A-Z MULTIVITAMINS Sainsbury’s 10 additives
Halloumi Fries Specially Selected 14 additives
multivitamins 10 additives