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Croscarmellose Sodium
In plain words
The short version
Cross-linked carboxymethylcellulose — the standard disintegrant in pharmaceutical and supplement tablets.
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 insoluble dietary fiber.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.