Powdered cellulose
Also appears on labels as: cellulose, natural plant fibers, hemicellulose extract, rice hulls, ground miscanthus grass, miscanthus grass
Purified plant fiber, usually from wood pulp or cotton.
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- Where it comes from
- Chemical pulping of plant material.
- Why it's in the product
- Bulk fiber. It adds volume and slows eating without adding calories, which is why it shows up in weight-management and hairball formulas.
- Safety and toxicity
- Inert and not absorbed. It is the definition of a filler, but in a weight-control food that is exactly the job it was hired for.
- Interactions and who should be careful
- High insoluble fiber can reduce the absorption of some minerals and medications given at the same time.
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Found in 63 scored products
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