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The Secret of Microcrystalline Cellulose

October 8, 2019Cole Whitney
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Microcrystalline Cellulose


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WTF – Microcrystalline Cellulose? Fat Replacer Extraordinaire

Eating healthy lean protein can often mean dry, tasteless morsel that you force yourself to choke down. This week Scott and Janie explore how adding a small amount of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) can rescue these sad dishes by reintroducing a luxurious fatty mouth feel with zero added calories. Find out more about MCC’s function as a fat replacer, anti-caking agent and more… on this episode of WTF

Product Links:
Microcrystalline Cellulose

Recipe Link:
Juicy Low Fat Turkey Sausage

References and Other Links you Might Like!
WTF – Methyl Cellulose
WTF – Carrageenan

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Comments (3)

Geraldine Terrell

October 15, 2019 6:15 pm

Isn’t cellulose wood?

Janie Wang

October 16, 2019 9:58 am

Cellulose is plant fiber and can come from a variety of sources.

Judith

July 11, 2020 12:25 pm

I want to learn to eat healthy and
Reduce fat intake.
My BMI is border line to Obese.
Thank you.

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