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E461 Méthylcellulose

E461 MéthylcelluloseMethylcellulose is used as a thickener, gelling agent, stabilizer or coating agent. It thickens fluids and forms a jelly when heated. It also allows ice cream to melt more slowly. It stabilizes salad dressings and mayonnaise, and keeps the components of a dessert evenly mixed. Eating too much of it can cause intestinal discomfort such as diarrhea.

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Very many categories of food, except in particular infant food.

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