Comparing E460 - Cellulose vs E558 - Bentonite
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What is cellulose powder?
A purified, plant-derived insoluble fiber (E460) ground into a fine powder, used in foods as a carrier, anti-caking agent, thickener, and stabilizer; it isn’t digested by humans.
What is cellulose made of?
A linear polymer of D-glucose units linked by β-1→4 bonds ((C6H10O5)n). Food-grade cellulose is sourced from plant cell walls, typically wood pulp or cotton.
What is microcrystalline cellulose?
The microcrystalline form of cellulose (E460(i)), made by acid hydrolysis of purified plant cellulose. It’s used in foods as a bulking agent, anti-caking agent, and stabilizer.
What is powdered cellulose?
Finely ground purified cellulose (E460(ii)) obtained by mechanically processing plant fibers; it helps prevent caking, adds bulk, and modifies texture in foods.
What is cellulose gum?
A water-soluble cellulose derivative, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (E466), used as a thickener and stabilizer; it’s related to but distinct from E460 cellulose.
What is bentonite clay?
A natural aluminum phyllosilicate clay (mostly montmorillonite); as food additive E558 it’s used to prevent clumping (anti‑caking) and to clarify wine and juices as a fining/processing aid.
How much bentonite clay to drink for detox?
There is no approved or evidence‑based oral “detox” dose—health authorities do not recommend drinking bentonite clay, which can bind medications/nutrients and may contain heavy metals.
Does bentonite clay expire?
Being a mineral, it doesn’t spoil, but follow the manufacturer’s shelf life; store airtight and dry to avoid moisture, contamination, or caking.
How to use bentonite clay?
In foods it’s added by manufacturers as a small‑dose anti‑caking agent, or hydrated as a slurry to fine wine/juice and then removed with the sediment; it’s not intended to be taken as a drink.
Is bentonite clay safe?
At permitted food levels E558 is considered safe (e.g., GRAS in the U.S.; EFSA found no concern at reported uses), but ingesting clay products for “detox” is not advised due to possible contaminants and interactions; avoid inhaling the dust.