Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose (E468)
Updated October 2, 2026
Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose (E468) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 147 products in our database, 4 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E468
- E-number
- E468
- Function
- Emulsifiers & thickeners
- Found in
- 147 products (4 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose.
Popular products with Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose?
In our database, Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose most often appears in dietary supplements, tabletop sweeteners, vitamins and vitamin supplements.
How many products contain Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose?
147 published products on Foodmetria list Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose, including 4 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.