Microcrystalline cellulose is a term for refined wood pulp as well as hosiery waste and is used as a texturizer, an anti-caking agent, a fat substitute, an emulsifier, an extender, and a bulking agent in food production.
Applications:
- MCCP is widely used for direct compression tablet and wet granulation.
- Bulking agent in food products,
- Coloring base of natural dyes
- MCCP can be extruded to make low calorie spaghetti, macaroni and noodles.
- Enhances moisture control in making breads
- Converts oil based foods and syrups to free flowing granular powder.
- Stabilizer in the manufacturing of cakes and ice-creams