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Hypromellose
In plain words
The short version
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) — a vegan capsule material and gluten-free baking ingredient.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
No ADI specified — considered safe and largely inert. Not absorbed; behaves as soluble fiber. Like other modified celluloses, included in some recent dietary-emulsifier observational studies.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.