Comparing E460II - Powdered cellulose vs E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose

Synonyms
E460ii
Powdered cellulose
Purified cellulose
E466
Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
sodium carboxymethylcellulose
carboxy methyl cellulose
Carboxymethylcellulose
cellulose gum
carboxymethyl cellulose
CMC
NaCMC
Products

Found in 3,336 products

Found in 12,512 products

Search rank & volume
#2153.2K / mo🇺🇸U.S.
#2789K / mo🇺🇸U.S.
Awareness score

×0.14
under-aware

×1.04
normal

Search volume over time

Interest over time for 3 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

Interest over time for 9 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

Popular questions
  1. Is powdered cellulose gluten free?

    Yes—it's naturally gluten-free purified plant fiber with no wheat, barley, or rye proteins; if you’re highly sensitive, look for products made in gluten-free facilities to avoid cross-contamination.

  2. What is powdered cellulose made of?

    Purified cellulose (insoluble plant fiber) obtained mainly from wood pulp or cotton linters, mechanically milled into a fine powder.

  3. Does powdered cellulose have gluten?

    No, it’s just cellulose (insoluble plant fiber) and does not contain gluten.

  4. Is powdered cellulose bad for you?

    Food‑grade powdered cellulose is considered safe by regulators (e.g., GRAS in the U.S.; ADI ‘not specified’ internationally) and functions as non-digestible fiber; very high intakes may cause gas or a laxative effect in some people.

  5. What is powdered cellulose in dog food?

    It’s an added insoluble fiber that increases bulk, helps firm stools, and lowers calorie density for weight management; at high levels it may slightly reduce palatability or nutrient digestibility.

  1. When is cmc coming back?

    CMC (E466) hasn’t been withdrawn; it remains approved in the EU and US and is widely produced, so any restock timing depends on the specific retailer or supplier.

  2. When will cmc return?

    There’s been no general ban or recall of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose; if you’re seeing a shortage, only the manufacturer or seller can give a return date.

  3. When will cmc be back?

    CMC is still authorized and manufactured—availability issues are local or product-specific, so contact the brand or distributor for timing.

  4. How long is cmc out?

    It isn’t out globally; regulatory approval and production continue, and any gaps are due to individual supply chains.

  5. Is cmc coming back?

    Yes—CMC (E466) remains permitted and in use; if a particular product removed it, only that brand can say whether they’ll add it back.