Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC)
CAS Number: 9004-34-6
Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC, E460) is a purified, partially depolymerized cellulose derived from alpha-cellulose pulp, available as free-flowing powder (PH-101, PH-102) and gel-forming colloidal grades (RC/CL). In food applications, it serves as an anti-caking agent, fat replacer, texturizer, and dietary fiber source. Its non-digestibility (0 kcal/g) makes it valuable in calorie-reduced foods, and its compressibility makes it the most widely used direct-compression excipient in tablet manufacturing.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | White to off-white fine powder or granules |
| moisture (%) | ≤5.0 |
| pH (2% slurry) | 5.0–7.5 |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤10 |
| degree of polymerization (DP) | ~220–260 (PH-101) |
Applications
- Food powder and dry mix anti-caking agent
- Low-calorie salad dressings and mayonnaise fat replacer
- Grated cheese anti-sticking and free-flow agent
- Dietary supplement tablet direct compression binder
- Beverage and dairy product texturizer (colloidal MCC)
Key Features
- Excellent direct compression properties for tablet manufacturing (USP NF grade)
- Zero caloric value as dietary fiber for calorie-reduced product claims
- Colloidal grade (RC) provides superior suspension and fat-replacement function
- EU E460 approved, GRAS status, USP/NF and FCC grade available
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9004-34-6
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