Is Cellulose A Good Thing to Eat?

If you’re a termite, yes.

What does this mean? Read on to learn more.

If you’ve been reading labels and sticking to the rule of thumb that if you’re not sure what an item in the ingredient list is, you don’t eat it until you figure it out, you’re already a step ahead.

But what if you read an ingredient and you do know what it is, you think, but it’s actually something completely different?

Case in point: cellulose.

If you see this naturally occurring compound on an ingredient list, you’d likely assume it was safe as cellulose is a fiber that makes up plant cell walls and is found in all plant foods (1)

Not only is it safe to eat, it’s a good thing to eat because when you eat food that contains it, cellulose stays intact since it as insoluble fiber which means it help push food through the digestive system and support regular bowel movements.

But that’s if we’re talking about this type of cellulose.

Unfortunately, this is not what is typically being referred to when we see it on the list of what is in foods ranging from shredded cheese to barbecue sauce to vegetarian burgers; it’s sawdust ...Read More: https://www.paleoista.com/food-and-drink/is-cellulose-a-good-thing-to-eat/