Cellulose

Cellulose is a common ingredient found in many food products. It comes from plants, especially fibrous ones like fruits, vegetables, and grains. You might also hear it referred to as dietary fibre.

To make cellulose for use in food, manufacturers take the fibrous parts of plants and process them into a fine powder or extract. This powder is then added to foods to provide texture, thickness, or moisture. It's a bit like adding a natural plant-based thickener to your favourite foods.

You'll often find cellulose listed on food labels because it helps improve the texture, thickness and shelf life of products. It's commonly used in items like shredded cheese, ice cream, salad dressings, and even some types of bread. So, next time you see cellulose in the ingredients list, remember, it's there to enhance the food's quality and make sure you're getting the best experience possible.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Cellulose