What it is
Cellulose gum is a water-soluble polymer made from plant cellulose. It thickens water-based products, stabilizes emulsions and suspensions, and gives a smooth, cushiony texture; it is also used as a binder.
Safety & warnings
An inert, plant-derived polymer that is well tolerated.
Origin & sourcing
Derived from plant cellulose (commonly wood pulp or cotton).
Questions everyone asks
What does cellulose gum do?
It thickens and stabilizes water-based formulas and improves texture.
Is it natural?
It is derived from plant cellulose, then modified to be water-soluble.