Avoid
E468 — Croscarmellose sodium
Texture Agent
E468 (Croscarmellose sodium), a texture agent, is rated "avoid": worth avoiding. A cross-linked cellulose gum. Yuka moved the carboxymethylcellulose family to red in 05/2025: animal and human pilot studies link CMC-type emulsifiers to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation.
Why it's rated “avoid”
A cross-linked cellulose gum. Yuka moved the carboxymethylcellulose family to red in 05/2025: animal and human pilot studies link CMC-type emulsifiers to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation.
Risk rating: Avoid
Known or suspected to cause harm: a substance EFSA or another regulator has flagged, or one restricted in some jurisdictions. Best kept out of a regular diet.
Frequently asked questions
Is E468 (Croscarmellose sodium) safe?
A cross-linked cellulose gum. Yuka moved the carboxymethylcellulose family to red in 05/2025: animal and human pilot studies link CMC-type emulsifiers to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation.
What are other names for E468?
E468 is also known as croscarmellose sodium, cross-linked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.