Ethulose

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Ethulose is a laxative. It is also known as ethylhydroxyethylcellulose.[1]

As a food additive with INS number 467, ethulose is used as an emulsifier.

References

  1. ^ Tomenius J (September 1955). "[Ethylhydroxyethylcellulose (ethulose) as a remedy in functional intestinal disorders]". Svenska Läkartidningen (in Swedish). 52 (37): 2254–64. PMID 13267828.
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