E463Emulsifier · Stabiliser · Thickener
Hydroxypropyl cellulose
Used in food as an emulsifier, stabiliser or thickener.
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- EU permitted
Regulatory status
Checked Sep 2026-
United States Permitted FDA 21 CFR 172.870
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European Union Permitted EUR-Lex Reg. (EC) 1333/2008
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United Kingdom Permitted FSA retained EU law
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Canada Permitted Health Canada · Emulsifying Gelling Stabilizing Thickening Agents
Status reflects the named register on the date checked. It is not a safety rating.
How we checkProducts
The 6 most-scanned of 107 products on Open Food Facts that list hydroxypropyl cellulose.
- Vitamin D3 1000 iu Kirkland Signature · 360 tablets 4 additives
- Vitabiotics Box uD1730p · 96 9 additives
- Vitamin C, (Timed Release) Webber Naturals · 150 Tablets (1000 mg) 5 additives
- MultiVits & Minerals ABC-Z Holland & Barret · 120 capsules 6 additives
- C 1000 - Timed Release Jamieson · 100 caplets 4 additives
- Strawberry Pencils Tesco 6 additives