Methylcellulose
Product details
- Definition/Description
- Methyl cellulose is cellulose obtained directly from natural strains of fibrous plant material and partially etherified with methyl groups.
- Traditional food
- No
Status
- Status
- Authorised
- Applies in
- England, Scotland, Wales
- Status change date
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The date the status was last changed.
Terms of authorisation
- Conditions under which the novel food may be used
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Food category Maximum levels Cold desserts (dairy, fat, fruit, cereal, egg-based products) 2% Edible ices 2% Flavoured drinks 2% Flavoured or unflavoured fermented milk products 2% Fruit preparations (pulps, purees or compotes) 2% Soups and broths 2%
- Additional specific labelling requirements
- The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be 'Methylcellulose'
- Other requirements
- Methylcellulose is not to be used in foods specially prepared for young children
- Data protection
- not specified
- Legislation links
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England, Scotland, Wales: Assimilated EU Regulations 2017/2470 , Assimilated EU Regulations 2018/1023
Updates
- Last updated
- The date the item authorisation was last updated.