What is E468?
E468 is Crosslinked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, a food additive used as a stabiliser. Plant-derived. Used in supplements and tablets.
Also written as: INS 468, E-468, E 468. INS is the international numbering system used outside Europe, including on labels in Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
What to do
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E468 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E468 (Crosslinked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Why we classify it this way
Halal Plant-derived. Used in supplements and tablets.
Basis: No concern found. Made from plants, minerals, fermentation or synthesis, or from a permitted animal product. Nothing in normal production raises a pork, alcohol, insect or slaughter question.
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Classification audited 3 November 2026. It has not been reviewed by a scholar. How classifications work · Suggest a correction
Frequently asked questions
Is E468 halal?
E468 (Crosslinked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose) is halal. Plant-derived. Used in supplements and tablets.
What is E468 made from?
Cellulose.
What is E468 used for?
E468 is used as a stabiliser.
What should I do if a product contains E468?
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E468 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E468 (Crosslinked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.