Complaint
MCC/Microcrystalline Cellulose
Microcrystalline cellulose, also known as cellulose gel, or its abbreviation MCC.
It is a multi-functional ingredient commonly used as an anticaking agent, binder, thickener or stabilizer.
The European food additive number for it is E460(i).
The most common form is used in vitamin supplements or tablets.
| Appearance | white, off white powder |
| Carbonized Temperature | 280-300ºC |
| Methyl Content (WT%) | 28.0-30.0 |
| Hydroxypropyl Content (WT%) | 4.0-12.0 |
| PH Value (1% solution, 25ºC) | 6.0-8.0 |
| Gel Temperature (ºC) | 58-65 |
| Fineness (Mesh) | 80-120 |
| Viscosity (2% solution, 20ºC, mpa.s) | 150000 |
Food Industry:
Widely used in reduced-fat salad dressings, numerous dairy products including cheese, frozen desserts and whipped toppings, and bakery products.
Pharma Industry:
Methylcellulose can be used as an excipient in most forms of pharmaceutical products such as powders, granules, inhalants, (film) tablets, dragées, ointments, creams, gels or liquids.
Packaging: 25kg bag.
Shipping: Within 7 days of order confirmation.
