Methylcellulose

What is Methylcellulose?

Methylcellulose is a chemical compound derived from cellulose. It is used as a thickener and emulsifier in food.

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Source(s) Derived From	Plant Sources, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources Methylcellulose does not occur naturally and is synthetically produced by heating cellulose. [1]
Natural or Artificial?	Artificial
References	Methylcellulose - Wikipedia
Aliases (Also Known As)	Methocel Methylcellulose Gum Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Natural Natural & Possibly Unsafe Artificial Artificial & Possibly Unsafe Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Action	User	Date/Time
Ingredient updated	UPC Food Search	December 13, 2009 @ 7:18 AM
Ingredient added	UPC Food Search	January 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM