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E1525⚠️ Caution

Hydroxyethyl cellulose

Category

Additional Additives

Function

thickening agent

EU: Not ApprovedUS: Not Approved

Notes

Hydroxyethyl cellulose. Not approved as food additive.

Caution. Insufficient data to determine safety.

Official Sources

EU Register — EU Register entry for E1525(2026-07-01, tier 1)
EFSA — EFSA OpenFood Tox database(2026-07-01, tier 1)
FDA — FDA Substances Added to Food (search: E1525)(2026-07-01, tier 1)
Codex Alimentarius — Codex GSFA entry for E1525(2026-07-01, tier 2)

Last checked: 2026-07-13