E460 - Cellulose
By the Daat team · Updated October 30, 2026
E460 is cellulose - plant fibre, used as a bulking and anti-caking agent.
The familiar example is bagged grated cheese, where cellulose stops the shreds from clumping into one block.
109 products in our catalog contain E460, or 0.6% of those with an ingredient list. Most of them are meat products and cakes, biscuits and pastries.
E460 at a glance
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Cellulose |
| Function | Thickener / stabiliser |
| Origin | Plant, mineral or synthetic |
| Vegan / vegetarian | Yes / Yes |
Is E460 vegan?
Yes. E460 has no animal source, so it suits both vegans and vegetarians.