MICROCEL® FG-1030 Microcrystalline Cellulose

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Cellulose

Food Ingredients Functions

Binder,

Bulking Agent,

Carrier,

Encapsulant

Ingredients

Cellulose

Food Additive Number

E 460, INS 460

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Functional Additives

Binders & Disintegrants,

Carriers & Bulking Aids,

Other Functional Additives

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Gluten-free,

Sugar-free

Food Ingredients Features

Balanced Nutrition,

Calorie Reduction,

Compression Agent,

Fiber Enrichment,

Formulation Performance,

Improved Water Retention,

Promotes Digestive Health

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages,

Powdered Beverages

Food & Nutrition — Food

Bakery,

Cereals & Snacks,

Confectionery,

Dairy,

Meat Substitutes,

Meat, Poultry & Seafood,

Other Food Applications,

Savory & Culinary

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Clinical Nutrition,

Functional Foods,

Nutraceuticals & Supplements,

Other Nutrition Applications,

Sports Nutrition

Food & Nutrition Applications

Biscuits & Cookies,

Bread,

Breakfast Cereals,

Cheese,

Chocolate Bars,

Chocolates,

Confectionery Products,

Dairy Products,

Filling Applications,

Functional Foods,

Meat Substitutes,

Mints,

Powder Shakes,

Powdered Beverages,

Processed Meat Products,

Seafood Products,

Senior & Clinical Nutrition,

Snacks,

Tabletop Condiments,

Tablets

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Odor

Odorless

Appearance

White powder

Insoluble in

Water

Physico-Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Particle Size (Retained on 200 mesh / 75 microns)	max. 35	%	-
Particle Size (Retained on 60 mesh / 250 microns)	max. 1.0	%	-
Loss on Drying	max. 7.0	%	-
Residue on Ignition	max. 0.05	%	-
Water Soluble Substances	max. 0.24	%	-
pH	5.5 - 7.0	-	-
Arsenic Content	max. 3	ppm	-
Cellulose Content	97.0 - 102.0	%	-

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Escherichia coli	Absent	per gram	Plate count
Pseudomonas aeruginosa	Absent	per gram	-
Staphylococcus aureus	Absent	per gram	-
Total Aerobic Microbial Count	max. 1000	CFU/g	Plate count
Salmonella	Absent	per 10g	-
Salmonella Species	Absent	per 10g	-
Total Combined Molds and Yeasts Count	max. 100	CFU/g	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Halal,

Kosher

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

• ROQ Product Code: 105104
• Article (SKU) Code: 105104551
• Package Size & Type: 15 kg bag