Ingredient

Powdered Cellulose And Natamycin

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Powdered cellulose is used as an anti-caking agent to keep shredded cheeses from clumping. …

What it is

Powdered cellulose is a purified wood pulp or cotton byproduct. It is processed to be a fine, white powder. Natamycin is a natural antifungal agent produced by fermentation of the bacterium *Streptomyces natalensis*.

Why it's used

Powdered cellulose is used as an anti-caking agent to keep shredded cheeses from clumping. Natamycin is used as a preservative to prevent mold and yeast growth on the surface of cheeses and other foods.

Health notes

Powdered cellulose is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an anti-caking agent. Natamycin is approved by the FDA as a food additive (21 CFR 172.480) for use as a preservative. Both ingredients are indigestible and pass through the body. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated natamycin and established an acceptable daily intake.

Allergen info

Neither powdered cellulose nor natamycin are derived from major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Powdered Cellulose And Natamycin

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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