Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is a versatile raw material refined by hydrolysis of natural cellulose. This white powder has unique physical and chemical properties, including excellent fluidity, chemical stability, and safety, making it an ideal choice for multiple industries. We have observed that the global market demand for high-quality microcrystalline cellulose is steadily increasing.
The key indicators of high-quality microcrystalline cellulose include: particle size uniformity (10-200μm different specifications are available), purity (up to 99.5%), water content (controlled below 5%), and pH stability. Through strict production process control, we ensure that the quality of products is highly consistent between batches. In response to the needs of different industries, we can provide food grade, cosmetic grade, and pharmaceutical grade products, and support flexible supply from samples to bulk orders.
The core role of microcrystalline cellulose in the food industry
Microcrystalline cellulose food additives
It mainly plays three functions: as a texture modifier, adding 1-2% to low-fat cheese can improve the taste; as an anti-caking agent, adding 0.5-1.5% to instant drinks can prevent caking; as a dietary fiber supplement, it provides health attributes for high-fiber biscuits and the like.
With the popularization of the concept of healthy diet, the application of microcrystalline cellulose in meal replacement products has grown rapidly. By optimizing the addition ratio (3-5%), it can not only ensure nutritional functions but also improve the taste experience. We provide food customers with full-process support from technical consultation to logistics distribution to help customers respond quickly to market demand.
Key applications of microcrystalline cellulose in the pharmaceutical industry
Microcrystalline cellulose pharmaceutical excipients
It is indispensable in the production of solid preparations. The PH-101 model is the first choice for direct tableting process, the PH-102 model is recommended for wet granulation, and the special processing model is required for rapid release preparations. Product quality stability is the most concerned factor for pharmaceutical customers.
We have established a strict quality control system to implement full-process monitoring from raw material screening to finished product delivery. We provide flexible ordering solutions for small batches of new drug development. An Asian pharmaceutical company successfully completed the initial development of a new dosage form using our 50kg sample.
New Opportunities for Microcrystalline Cellulose in Cosmetics
Microcrystalline Cellulose Cosmetic Raw Materials
Applications continue to expand. In skin care products, it is used as a mild exfoliating ingredient (3-5% addition), oil absorbent (2-5% addition) and stabilizer (0.5-1% addition). Compared with plastic microbeads, its natural degradable properties are more in line with environmental trends.
The cosmetics-specific series of products we developed have fine particle size control (15/50/100μm optional). Market feedback shows that cleansing products containing microcrystalline cellulose have outstanding performance in the natural and organic markets in Europe and the United States.
References:
1. "Food Additive Application Handbook".
2. "Pharmaceutical Excipient Application Technology".
3. "International Cosmetic Raw Materials Standards".
4. Related industry analysis reports.