Comparing E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose vs E433 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate

Synonyms
E466
Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
sodium carboxymethylcellulose
carboxy methyl cellulose
Carboxymethylcellulose
cellulose gum
carboxymethyl cellulose
CMC
NaCMC
E433
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate
Polysorbate 80
Products

Found in 12,512 products

Found in 5,529 products

Search rank & volume
#2789K / mo🇺🇸U.S.
#10818.1K / mo🇺🇸U.S.
Awareness score

×1.04
normal

×0.48
under-aware

Search volume over time

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

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

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    CMC (E466) hasn’t been withdrawn; it remains approved in the EU and US and is widely produced, so any restock timing depends on the specific retailer or supplier.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

  1. Is polysorbate 80 safe?

    Yes—at approved levels it’s considered safe by regulators such as the FDA and EFSA, which set an ADI of 0–25 mg/kg body weight/day. Rare hypersensitivity reactions have been reported, and very high doses may cause gastrointestinal upset.

  2. What is polysorbate 80 used for?

    It’s an emulsifier and stabilizer that helps oil and water mix, prevents separation, and improves texture. In foods it stabilizes flavors and colors and improves whipping and melt resistance in products like ice cream.

  3. Is polysorbate 80 bad for you?

    Not at typical food-use levels: it’s permitted with safety limits and isn’t linked to harm for the general population. Some people may be sensitive, and effects seen in animals at high doses are well above normal dietary exposure.

  4. Is polysorbate 80 natural?

    No. It’s a synthetic ingredient made from sorbitan (from sorbitol) reacted with ethylene oxide and oleic acid that can be sourced from plants or animals.

  5. What foods contain polysorbate 80?

    It’s commonly found in ice cream and other frozen desserts, salad dressings and sauces, flavored beverages and coffee creamers, whipped toppings, and some bakery mixes, icings, and confectionery.