A synthetic thickener and stabiliser made by chemically modifying cellulose — the structural fibre found in plant cell walls. Unlike most thickeners, it gels when heated and liquefies when cooled, which is an unusual and useful property. Found in very few products in the EU, mainly powdered and tablet sweeteners.
This additive is authorised to be used in the following 2 food categories:
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