Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-5 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Etherified cellulose acting as film-former and moisture barrier in confectionery coatings.
Official Category: Emulsifier & Stabilizer (유화제·증점안정제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved film former and binder
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA authorized tablet and food binder
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Authorized under E463
Commonly Found Foods
Pressed mintsvitamin tabletsconfection glazes
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Corn zein protein
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