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Microcrystalline Cellulose

What is Microcrystalline Cellulose?

Microcrystalline cellulose is a term for refined wood pulp and is used as a texturizer, an anti-caking agent, a fat substitute, an emulsifier, an extender, and a bulking agent in food production. [1]



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Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Microcrystalline Cellulose


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Microcrystalline Cellulose".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Microcrystalline cellulose is a term for refined wood pulp. [1]

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Microcrystalline cellulose - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Cyclodextrin Microcrystalline Cellulose
MCC
Micro Cellulose Coating
Micro Crystalline Cellulose
Microcellulose
Microcrystaline Cellulose

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchMay 25, 2009 @ 10:32 PM

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