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Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)

High risk · e466

High risk

Some evidence links it to health concerns, and several authorities restrict or advise against it.

What the research says

Human RCT showed CMC alters the microbiome and encroaches the gut mucus layer.

Source: Chassaing 2022 Gastroenterology

Found in these products

CARB BALANCE FLOUR TORTILLA WRAPSMISSION
Chocolate Nutrition Shakefairlife
Chocolate Shakepremier protein
Core Power High Protein Milk Shake Chocolatefairlife
CORE POWER High Protein Milk Shake Chocolaterlife
HIGH PROTEIN MILK SHAKEfa!rlife CORE POWER
High Protein Milkshake VanillaCORE POWER
Honey Wheat BreadSara Lee
Kola Granulada Tarrito RojoJGB
Mission Carb Balance Flour Tortilla WrapsMISSION
ORIGINAL SEASONED PRETZEL TWISTSDot's Homestyle Pretzels
Premier Protein Vanilla Shakepremier protein

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Artificial Colors (listed)
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Aspartame-Acesulfame Salt
Azodicarbonamide
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