Emulsifiers & thickeners · Food additive

Ethyl methyl cellulose (E465)

Updated October 2, 2026

Ethyl methyl cellulose (E465) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 6 products in our database.

Quick facts

Also known as
E465
E-number
E465
Function
Emulsifiers & thickeners
Found in
6 products

Foods that commonly contain Ethyl methyl cellulose

Doughnuts 0% · 1
Breads 0% · 1
Ice cream tubs 0% · 1
Pound Cake 0% · 1

Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Ethyl methyl cellulose.

Popular products with Ethyl methyl cellulose

Ethyl methyl cellulose-free alternatives

Popular products from the same categories that don't list Ethyl methyl cellulose and score Nutri-Score A–C.

How to spot Ethyl methyl cellulose on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

Ethyl methyl celluloseE465

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Frequently asked questions

What foods contain Ethyl methyl cellulose?

In our database, Ethyl methyl cellulose most often appears in doughnuts, breads, vegetarian nuggets and ice cream tubs.

How many products contain Ethyl methyl cellulose?

6 published products on Foodmetria list Ethyl methyl cellulose. 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.