celluloseingredientstatus2015-sweetenersupplycorporation.docVIP

Powdered Cellulose Ingredient Status Sweetener Supply Corp powdered cellulose meets the monograph described in the Food Chemicals Codex for “Cellulose, Powdered.” It will also meet the JECFA and EU Monographs for “powdered cellulose.” It is commonly used as an anti-caking agent, bulking agent and fiber source in food products. Cellulose, powdered cellulose, and microcrystalline cellulose do not appear in 21CFR as regulated or GRAS. Powdered cellulose is considered to belong in the “prior sanctioned category” as a food additive in use prior to the passage of the Food Additives Amendment in 1