CELLULOSE

Cellulose is a polysaccharide composed of long chains of (1, 4) linked D-glucose units. Cellulose is white crystalline powder which is tasteless, odorless and hydrophilic. It is used in a wide range of applications such as a texturizer, an anti-caking agent, a fat substitute, an emulsifier, an extender, and a bulking agent in food production. The most common form is used in vitamin supplements or tablets.