Is Powdered Cellulose vegan?

Powdered Cellulose

Vegan

Powdered Cellulose is a purified, mechanically disintegrated cellulose obtained from fibrous plant material. It is used as an anti-caking agent, filler, and dietary fibre source in food products.

Also known as Cellulose powder, Lattice cellulose, Microcellulose, Microcrystalline cellulose powder
E number E460(II)
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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