Hypromellose
additive · base score -1 · also listed as hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hpmc, e464, hypromellose
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the additive category and currently graded poor.
At a glance
- Category
- additive
- Grade
- poor
- Base score
- -1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 2 products
- Also listed as
- hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hpmc, e464, hypromellose
Common questions about hypromellose
Is Hypromellose good for dogs?
We grade it as a poor ingredient: typically cheap, vague or of questionable nutritional value, so it drags a product’s score down. One poor ingredient does not make a food bad on its own, but a recipe built from several usually scores low.
How many UK dog foods contain hypromellose?
2 UK products list hypromellose as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is hypromellose called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hpmc, e464, hypromellose. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade hypromellose?
We grade it poor, our lowest grade, used for cheap, vague or low-value ingredients. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What is hypromellose used for in dog food?
Hypromellose, also known as HPMC or E464, is a plant-derived cellulose ingredient used as a thickener, binder or coating agent. It helps form tablets, treats and gels.
Is hypromellose safe for dogs to eat?
It is widely used in foods and medicines and is not digested by dogs. It passes through the gut and is generally considered to have no nutritional impact.
