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Microcrystalline Cellulose
In plain words
The short version
Highly refined wood-pulp cellulose (MCC) — used as a bulking fiber, anti-caking agent, and texturizer.
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 inert. Not absorbed; passes through the gut as insoluble fiber. Some emerging questions about cellulose-based emulsifiers and gut microbiota, though MCC's particulate form differs from soluble CMC.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.