Cross-linked sodium CMC
Other names Croscarmellose sodium, E468
Cross-linked sodium CMC: low in FODMAPs, salicylate and nickel. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsLow
Cross-linked sodium CMC is modified wood or cotton cellulose. It ferments, which is why it is low rather than none - but it is a long-chain polysaccharide used at well under one percent, and the two together keep it here. The gums that sit higher in FODMAPs do so because they are used in larger amounts or ferment faster.
- SalicylateLow
Cross-linked sodium CMC is a cellulose-derived thickener, chemically inert, and it carries no salicylate. Listed with the additive block.
- NickelLow
Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose starts as wood or cotton cellulose and is chemically modified. Cellulose carries nothing; the reagents and the reactor account for the trace. For this additive there is no legal nickel ceiling at all.
Sources· 1
- Regulation (EU) No 231/2012, purity criteria for food additives
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- GlutenNo
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Cross-linked sodium CMC affect?
Cross-linked sodium CMC is notable for FODMAPs, salicylate and nickel. Clear on lactose, histamine, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine and oxalates.
Does Cross-linked sodium CMC contain FODMAPs?
Cross-linked sodium CMC contains only low levels of FODMAPs. Cross-linked sodium CMC is modified wood or cotton cellulose. It ferments, which is why it is low rather than none - but it is a long-chain polysaccharide used at well under one percent, and the two together keep it here. The gums that sit higher in FODMAPs do so because they are used in larger amounts or ferment faster.
Does Cross-linked sodium CMC contain salicylate?
Cross-linked sodium CMC contains only low levels of salicylate. Cross-linked sodium CMC is a cellulose-derived thickener, chemically inert, and it carries no salicylate. Listed with the additive block.
Does Cross-linked sodium CMC contain nickel?
Cross-linked sodium CMC contains only low levels of nickel. Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose starts as wood or cotton cellulose and is chemically modified. Cellulose carries nothing; the reagents and the reactor account for the trace. For this additive there is no legal nickel ceiling at all. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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