Powdered Cellulose — Food Grade
Allzone Trading supplies food grade powdered cellulose to food manufacturers in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Powdered cellulose is an insoluble plant fibre used for bulking, water holding and flow control in dry and shredded products. Fibre length and particle size differ by grade and are confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Powdered Cellulose
- Grades
- Food Grade
- Typical applications
- Shredded and grated cheese anti-clumping · Fibre enrichment of baked goods · Reduced-calorie bulking systems
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Food Grade
Specification confirmed against supplier technical data sheet at quotation.
Typical applications
- Shredded and grated cheese anti-clumping
- Fibre enrichment of baked goods
- Reduced-calorie bulking systems
- Dry mixes and seasoning blends
- Extruded and formed products
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Container-direct sourcing coordinated through our Ontario logistics partner
- Supplier documentation (TDS, SDS, COA) requested and shared before order confirmation
- Specifications confirmed in writing at quotation stage — no assumed values
- LTL and FTL freight across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to full container loads
Typical industries served
Material identity
Powdered cellulose — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 9004-34-6
- E number
- E460(ii)
- Source
- Purified plant fibre
Also searched as
Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Powdered cellulose — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Powdered cellulose is purified plant fibre milled to a controlled length and supplied as a white, odourless, insoluble powder. It adds dietary fibre and bulk without calories, prevents caking in shredded cheese and dry blends, controls water in meat and bakery systems, and acts as a filter aid — a single material buyers approach from very different problems.
Primary uses
- Anti-caking and free-flow in shredded cheese and dry blends
- Insoluble dietary-fibre fortification
- Bulking and calorie reduction in reformulated foods
- Filtration aid and processing aid in beverage and edible-oil plants
Applications
- Cheese processing and shredding lines in the Ontario and Quebec dairy clusters
- Bakery, tortilla and dry-mix plants targeting fibre claims
- Processed meat and further-processing operations
- Pharmaceutical tabletting as a filler and disintegrant support
- Pet food and nutrition formulations requiring inert bulk
Advantages
- Chemically inert and neutral in flavour, colour and odour
- Contributes measurable dietary fibre without soluble-fibre viscosity
- Fibre length can be selected to tune water holding and flow
- Stable through baking, extrusion and retort processing
Limitations to consider
- Insoluble — it will not build viscosity or form a gel
- High inclusion levels dry out the mouthfeel of finished products
- Fine grades dust and need extraction at the blending point
How to choose the right grade
- Select the fibre length that matches the duty: short fibres for flow and tabletting, long fibres for water holding
- Confirm the bulk density your dosing and blending equipment expects
- Check whether the application requires food, pharmaceutical or technical grade
- Review the finished-product label declaration your market allows
Typical grades
- Food grade, short fibre
- Food grade, long fibre
- Pharmaceutical grade
- Technical grade for filtration
Comparable materials — how Powdered cellulose sits against alternatives
- Microcrystalline cellulose where colloidal function is needed
- Oat or pea fibre for a different label position
- Starch-based bulking agents where solubility is acceptable
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Powdered cellulose
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Average fibre length and particle-size distribution
- Bulk density and water-holding capacity
- Moisture, ash and brightness
- Microbiological limits and heavy metals
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- 15 to 25 kg multi-wall paper bag depending on bulk density
- FIBC bulk bag for high-volume dairy and bakery users
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store dry and sealed; the fibre absorbs ambient moisture and loses flow
- Keep away from strong odours, which the fibre readily picks up
- Use dust extraction when tipping fine grades
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the offered grade
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed batch
- Allergen, non-GMO, Halal and Kosher statements where the grade supports them
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for powdered-cellulose-food-grade-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Function required (anti-caking, fibre fortification, bulking or filtration)
- Fibre length and bulk density target
- Grade and label declaration required
- Annual volume and volume per shipment
- Packaging format your plant can receive
- Documentation and regulatory letters required
- Delivery province or port of discharge
Technical & procurement detail
Functional role of powdered cellulose+
Powdered cellulose is mechanically processed cellulose that does not dissolve or gel. It contributes insoluble dietary fibre, binds free water, adds bulk without contributing digestible carbohydrate, and physically separates particles in shredded and grated products.
Fibre length decides the behaviour+
Short-fibre grades disperse smoothly and are chosen where mouthfeel must not change; long-fibre grades hold more water and give better particle separation. Selecting on price alone, without matching fibre length, is the usual cause of texture complaints.
Powdered cellulose is not microcrystalline cellulose+
Both are cellulose, but MCC is acid-hydrolysed to a colloidal, functional particle used for suspension and compression, while powdered cellulose remains a fibrous bulking material. They are quoted as separate products and should not be substituted for each other.
Documentation and specification+
Functional values differ between producers and grades. Allzone confirms the applicable grade with the supplier before quoting and shares the technical data sheet and safety data sheet for the exact material offered, so the values you evaluate are the values you receive.
Frequently asked questions
Which particle size should I request?+
It depends on whether you need water holding, particle separation or invisible fibre addition. Describe the application and the matching grade will be requested.
Can it be used as an anti-caking agent in cheese?+
It is widely used for particle separation in shredded products. The exact grade and dosage are confirmed with the supplier for your process.
What packaging is available?+
Packaging is confirmed with the supplier at quotation for the grade and quantity discussed.
Can I request a technical data sheet?+
Yes — the supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet are shared for the exact grade quoted.
Can you deliver to Ontario and Quebec food plants?+
Yes. LTL and FTL freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, with container-direct supply for repeat volumes.
Technical knowledge for Powdered Cellulose Food Grade Supplier — Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
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Need a quote on Powdered Cellulose?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.