What it is
Purified cellulose processed into fine crystalline particles, used to thicken and stabilize emulsions and suspensions and to give body and a smooth texture. It is also used as a bulking agent and is common across foods and cosmetics.
Safety & warnings
An inert, plant-derived powder that is very well tolerated.
Origin & sourcing
Derived from plant cellulose (e.g. wood pulp).
Questions everyone asks
What does microcrystalline cellulose do?
It thickens, stabilizes, and adds body and smooth texture to formulas.
Is it natural?
It is purified from plant cellulose.