Cellulose gum (Carboxymethylcellulose, E466)
Updated October 2, 2026
Cellulose gum (E466) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 18,250 products in our database, 12,426 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- Carboxymethylcellulose, CMC, Sodium carboxymethylcellulose, E466
- E-number
- E466
- Function
- Emulsifiers & thickeners
- Found in
- 18,250 products (12,426 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Cellulose gum
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Cellulose gum.
Popular products with Cellulose gum
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Cellulose gum and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Cellulose gum?
In our database, Cellulose gum most often appears in frozen desserts, cakes, beverages and biscuits.
How many products contain Cellulose gum?
18,250 published products on Foodmetria list Cellulose gum, including 12,426 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.