E464, also known as hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), is a food additive used in food products as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier.
E464 is a carbohydrate that can impact blood glucose levels.
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is commonly used in the food industry to improve the texture of products such as sushi, sauces, desserts, jellies, mousses, yogurts, and others.
It can also be used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics as a thickener and stabilizer.
In general, the consumption of E464 is not harmful to health in moderate amounts.
