Cellulose (E460)
Updated October 2, 2026
Cellulose (E460) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 9,731 products in our database, 6,829 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E460
- E-number
- E460
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 9,731 products (6,829 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Cellulose
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Cellulose.
Popular products with Cellulose
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Cellulose and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Cellulose?
In our database, Cellulose most often appears in cheeses, frozen foods, pizzas and dietary supplements.
How many products contain Cellulose?
9,731 published products on Foodmetria list Cellulose, including 6,829 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.