Product
Microcrystalline Cellulose
MCC
Buy Microcrystalline Cellulose - ACT is a certified food additive distributor and a reliable supplier of high quality Microcrystalline Cellulose.
Specifications
Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) is a purified, partially depolymerized cellulose derived from natural plant fibers. Due to its multifunctional properties, MCC is widely used in food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and technical applications.
As an established distributor of functional ingredients, we offer a broad portfolio of MCC grades from different qualified suppliers, enabling us to meet diverse technical and regulatory requirements.
Our MCC Portfolio
Our product range includes various qualities and specifications tailored to different applications and processing needs:
- Different particle sizes and bulk densities
- Grades optimized for direct compression
- MCC suitable for capsule filling
- Food and nutraceutical grades
- Pharmaceutical-grade material
- Options adapted to specific flowability and compressibility requirements
- By working with multiple manufacturers, we ensure supply security, flexibility, and application-specific solutions for our customers.
PURA Series™ MCC from Nordic Bioproducts Group
Nordic Bioproducts Group is an innovative scaleup headquartered in Finland, specializing in the development of advanced cellulose-based materials. The company owns a proprietary and patented AaltoCell® process that enables the production of a specialized form of Microcrystalline Cellulose with tailored material characteristics. Nordic Bioproducts Group combines scientific expertise with scalable production concepts, positioning itself as a technology-driven supplier of functional cellulose materials.
Through this partnership, we offer differentiated MCC grades characterized by:
- High bulk density, particularly advantageous for capsule applications
- Reliable and consistent flowability, supporting stable production processes
- High visual purity, free from burnt particles
- Clean label potential, enabling reduction or elimination of additional flow aids such as silicon dioxide
- European production, contributing to a transparent and streamlined supply chain
These MCC grades that are produced by patented AaltoCell® technology are particularly suitable for manufacturers seeking enhanced process stability and consistent material performance.
Applications
Microcrystalline Cellulose is commonly used as:
- Binder and filler in tablets and capsules
- Carrier for active ingredients in nutraceuticals
- Stabilizer and texturizing agent in food applications
- Absorbent and rheology modifier in cosmetics
- Functional additive in industrial applications
- Industrial and NRT Applications: functional additive for stabilization and rheology control
Your Partner for MCC Solutions
We support our customers not only with reliable sourcing but also with technical guidance, regulatory coordination, and logistics expertise.
Whether standard grades or specialized patented qualities – we provide MCC solutions tailored to your application requirements.
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