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  2. Microcrystalline cellulose - Wikipedia

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    Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is a term for refined wood pulp and is used as a texturizer, an anti-caking agent, a fat substitute, an emulsifier, an extender, and a bulking agent in food production. [1] The most common form is used in vitamin supplements or tablets.

  3. Is shredded cheese less healthy than block cheese ... - AOL

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    The most important thing to know about the claims is that both preshredded and block cheeses are healthy and safe to eat, experts say. Read on to learn more about the substance found on shredded ...

  4. International Numbering System for Food Additives - Wikipedia

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    refined microcrystalline wax: glazing agent 912 E U montanic acid esters: humectant 914 A E U oxidised polyethylene wax: humectant 920 A E U L-cysteine: flour treatment agent 924 potassium bromate: flour treatment agent 925 A U chlorine: flour treatment agent 926 A U chlorine dioxide: flour treatment agent 927b E U carbamide: flour treatment ...

  5. List of food additives - Wikipedia

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    Enzymatically hydrolyzed Carboxymethyl cellulose – emulsifier; Enzyme treated starch – thickener, vegetable gum; Epazote (Chenopodium ambrosioides) – Epsom salts – mineral salt, acidity regulator, firming agent; Erythorbic acid – antioxidant; Erythrosine – color (red) (FDA: FD&C Red #3) Erythritol – sweetener; Ethanol (alcohol) –

  6. Methyl cellulose - Wikipedia

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    Methyl cellulose is occasionally added to hair shampoos, tooth pastes and liquid soaps, to generate their characteristic thick consistency. This is also done for foods, for example ice cream [5] or croquette. Methyl cellulose is also an important emulsifier, preventing the separation of two mixed liquids because it is an emulsion stabilizer.

  7. Do laundry sheets actually work? Here's what a product ...

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    Laundry detergent sheets are pads usually made from cellulose and soaked in detergent. When placed in the wash, the cellulose matrix dissolves, releasing the soap into the water.

  8. Is It Safe to Use Expired Vitamins? The Truth About Vitamin ...

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    To be safe, if you’re vulnerable to deficiency, you should always check with your health care provider to see if you’re okay to take expired vitamins. They will steer you in the right ...

  9. Cellulose - Wikipedia

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    Cellulose is the most abundant organic polymer on Earth. [6] The cellulose content of cotton fibre is 90%, that of wood is 40–50%, and that of dried hemp is approximately 57%. [7] [8] [9] Cellulose is mainly used to produce paperboard and paper. Smaller quantities are converted into a wide variety of derivative products such as cellophane and ...