Beta-cyclodextrine
Function: Stabilisers
E459 is the European food-additive number for Beta-cyclodextrine, a stabiliser that keeps a food's physical state uniform and stops it separating. Beta-cyclodextrine (E459) is a carrier used as a food additive.
What is E459 used for?
Beta-cyclodextrine (E459) is a stabiliser that keeps a food's physical state uniform and stops it separating. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Stabilisers (E-numbers).
Is E459 safe or restricted?
E459 faces restrictions under EU rules on how, where, or in what quantities it may be used. Forkin classifies it as “Restricted use” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E459 vegan or vegetarian?
Beta-cyclodextrine (E459) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E459?
E459 appears in 82 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Instant Noodles, Dietary Supplements, and Vitamins & Supplements.
- Instant Noodles7
- Dietary Supplements6
- Vitamins & Supplements3
- Cheese2
- Cakes2
- Soy Sauce2
- Protein Powder / Shake2
- Energy Drink2
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E459 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added. They are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E459
- What is E459?
- E459 is the E-number for Beta-cyclodextrine, a stabiliser that keeps a food's physical state uniform and stops it separating. Beta-cyclodextrine (E459) is a carrier used as a food additive.
- What is E459 used for?
- Beta-cyclodextrine (E459) is a stabiliser that keeps a food's physical state uniform and stops it separating. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E459?
- E459 appears in 82 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Instant Noodles, Dietary Supplements, and Vitamins & Supplements. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E459 vegan or vegetarian?
- Beta-cyclodextrine (E459) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E459 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E459 faces restrictions under EU rules on how, where, or in what quantities it may be used. Forkin classifies it as ‘Restricted use’ and does not make health claims. See the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.