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Hemicellulose is any of several heteropolymers (matrix polysaccharides), such as arabinoxylans, present along with cellulose in almost all plant cell walls. While cellulose is crystalline, strong, and resistant to hydrolysis, hemicellulose has a random, amorphous structure with little strength. It is easily hydrolyzed by dilute acid or base as well as a myriad of hemicellulase enzymes. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Hemicellulase is a fairly complex […]

Cellulose Acetate Phthalate (CAP), also known as cellacefate and cellulosi acetas phthalas, is a commonly used polymer phthalate in the formulation of pharmaceuticals, such as the enteric coating of tablets or capsules and for controlled release formulations.

Cellulose is a tough carbohydrate that comes from the cell wall of plants. Cellulose gum, which may also appear on the label as carboxymethylcellulose, is made by reacting the cellulose, which comes from wood pulp or cotton lint, with an acid. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Cellulose gum has a number […]

Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses It is widely used in cosmetics, cleaning solutions, and other household products. Hydroxyethyl cellulose and methyl cellulose are frequently used with hydrophobic drugs in capsule formulations, to improve the drugs’ dissolution in the gastrointestinal fluids. […]

Modified Celluloses, also known as methylcellulose (MC) and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), are versatile, multifunctional food gums. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Cellulose extracted from wood pulp or cotton and chemically processed with acids or alkali can be added as a creaming agent or thickener to shredded cheese (parmesan), ice cream, fast food […]

Vegetable cellulose is a kind of fiber, and although it’s an important component of a diet, you can’t digest it, and it contains no calories. However, cellulose helps maintain normal digestive function, and also slows your digestive processes, which in turn helps you maintain a more stable blood sugar level and, indirectly, a healthy weight. Contents […]

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) or cellulose gum is a cellulose derivativewith carboxymethyl groups (-CH2-COOH) bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomers that make up the cellulose backbone. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses It is often used as its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. Benefits CMC is used in food […]

The ether of cetyl alcohol andhydroxyethylcellulose. Its classified under gums, hydrophilic colloids and derivatives. Sometimes referred to as Polysurf. Contents Uses Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses A thickening agent for aqueous solutions and a stabilizer in emulsions. It also helps retain moisture levels on the skin & hair an reduces tackiness. This ingredient is mostly used in […]

Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) is a derivative of cellulose with both water solubility and organic solubility. It is used as a topical ophthalmic protectant and lubricant. Lacrisert, manufactured by Aton Pharma, is a formulation of HPC used for artificial tears. It is used to treat medical conditions characterized by insufficient tear production such as keratoconjunctivitis sicca), recurrent corneal erosions, decreased corneal sensitivity, […]

Ethyl cellulose is a derivative of cellulose in which some of the hydroxyl groups on the repeating glucose units are converted into ethyl ether groups. The number of ethyl groups can vary depending on the manufacturer. It is mainly used as a thin-film coaterial. Ethyl cellulose is used as a food additive as an emulsifier (E462)                       […]