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Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)

Caution

Emulsifier shown in 2022 NIH study to alter gut microbiota in humans.

E / INS number
E466
Class
Synthetic Emulsifier
Allowed in organic
No

Also known as

cellulose gumcmce466

Other synthetic emulsifier ingredients

Mono- and DiglyceridesPolysorbate 60Polysorbate 80Soy Lecithin

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