Microcrystalline Cellulose NEW

Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC, Microcrystalline cellulose), the main component is a linear polysaccharide substance bound by β-1,4-glucoside bonds , which is natural cellulose hydrolyzed by dilute acid to the limit degree of polymerization ( LOOP) is a white, odorless, tasteless crystalline powder composed of free-flowing extremely fine short rod-like or powder-like porous particles.
In general plant fibers, microcrystalline cellulose accounts for about 70%, and the other 30% is amorphous. Microcrystalline cellulose is widely used in pharmacy, cosmetics, food and other industries. Different particle size and water content have different characteristics and application ranges.
Pharmaceutical industry
Microcrystalline cellulose is commonly used as an adsorbent, suspending agent, diluent, and disintegrant. Microcrystalline cellulose is widely used in pharmaceutical preparations, mainly used as a diluent and binder in oral tablets and capsules. It can be used not only for wet granulation but also for dry direct compression. It also has a certain degree of lubrication and disintegration, which is very useful in tablet preparation.
food industry In the food industry, as a kind of edible fiber and ideal health food additive, microcrystalline cellulose can maintain the stability of emulsification and foam, maintain the stability of high temperature, and improve the stability of liquid. With the certification and approval of the Food Additives Joint Appraisal Committee to which the organization belongs, the corresponding fiber products have also appeared, and they have been widely used in dairy products, frozen foods, and meat products.
cosmetic
Microcrystalline cellulose can be used as an ingredient in the manufacture of a variety of cosmetics, skin treatment and care products, and cleaning detergents.