Cellulosics for Food and Beverages

Improve Mouthfeel Without Calories or Allergens

When consumers hear the word cellulose, they often think of paper. After all, both paper and cellulosics originate from the same natural source: plant-based cellulose. In reality, cellulosics are highly refined ingredients that play a vital role in modern food and beverage formulations. They help stabilize emulsions, suspend particles, improve mouthfeel, and extend shelf life—all without adding calories or allergens.

Cellulosics offer label-friendly appeal, especially thanks to their vegan nature and sustainable sourcing from FSC-certified wood pulp. At IFF, our cellulosics are backed by over years of innovation and manufactured under globally recognized quality and environmental standards.

IFF cellulosic, AVICEL®, was originally invented in 1957 as a non-caloric ingredient for pudding.
Its safety and versatility was so well recognized that it was included in the Apollo 11 astronaut health kit during NASA’s historic moon mission.

MCC and CMC Cellulosics

IFF offers two specialized food grade types of to help you create better, more stable, and more enjoyable products.

Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)

TEXTURECEL™ and CLEAR+STABLE™ are stabilizers/texturizers that can be used in multiple food and drink market segments to improve texture, mouthfeel, stability, and more.

Some applications include dairy, beverages, culinary, meat, plant-based meat analogues, personal and oral care, and more.

Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC)

Our AVICEL® and NOVAGEL ® deliver enhanced functionality in food formulations—including superior stability, texture, mouthfeel, and suspension—making them ideal for a broad range of applications.

Some applications include bakery, beverages, dairy, frozen desserts, culinary, and more.

Transform Ideas into Market-Ready Innovations

Bring your vision to life with IFF’s expertise in food and beverage innovation. Together, we can turn bold ideas into groundbreaking cellulose and hydrocolloid solutions.