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Methylcellulose
In plain words
The short version
A thermo-gelling cellulose ether — the structural backbone of many plant-based meat formulations.
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
ADI not specified — considered safe (EFSA 2018 re-evaluation). Not absorbed; behaves as soluble fiber. Like other modified celluloses, included in some recent dietary-emulsifier observational studies on gut-microbiome effects.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.