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E-number E466 · Emulsifiers & thickeners
Carboxymethylcellulose
Halal
- Typical source
- Plant cellulose
- Plain-language explanation
- E466, or Carboxymethylcellulose, is a synthetic thickener made from plant cellulose, usually wood pulp or cotton, and is used to improve texture in foods like ice cream and baked goods. Since it is derived from plant sources and does not involve animal products or alcohol, it is universally considered halal by major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, MUIS, ESMA, and HFA. Its halal status is not dependent on the source because it is always plant-based and chemically processed.