Avoid
E469 — Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose
Texture Agent
E469 (Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose), a texture agent, is rated "avoid": worth avoiding. A hydrolysed cellulose gum. Yuka moved the carboxymethylcellulose family to red in 05/2025 over gut-microbiome and intestinal-inflammation findings.
Why it's rated “avoid”
A hydrolysed cellulose gum. Yuka moved the carboxymethylcellulose family to red in 05/2025 over gut-microbiome and intestinal-inflammation findings.
Risk rating: Avoid
Known or suspected to cause harm: a substance EFSA or another regulator has flagged, or one restricted in some jurisdictions. Best kept out of a regular diet.
Frequently asked questions
Is E469 (Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose) safe?
A hydrolysed cellulose gum. Yuka moved the carboxymethylcellulose family to red in 05/2025 over gut-microbiome and intestinal-inflammation findings.
What are other names for E469?
E469 is also known as enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose, hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose.