Cellulose(in 7,585 products)
Potential Risk Index®:
About:
Functions:
1. Absorbent - Absorbs and soaks up liquids
2. Bulking Agent - Non-nutritious or inactive substances added to increase stability of the mixture.
3. Dietary / Nutritional Supplement - Vitamins, minerals, proteins, fatty acids or probiotics that improves nutritional intake
4. Opacifier - Makes the mixture less transparent or translucent
5. Slip Modifier - Increases spreadability of other ingredients
6. Viscosity Controlling Agent - Maintains or alters the thickness of a liquid, mostly used in cosmetics
Scientific References:
Regulatory References:
1. Canada List of Permitted Food Additives
- List 8 - Cellulose, Powdered
2. US FDA Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) (21 CFR 182) [2017]
Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):
1. May cause respiratory irritation (H335)
Potential Health Concerns For:
1. Hypernatremia (PubMed ID:29458016)
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