Is Cellulose Gum Harmful?

As you can see from the benefits and risks outlined above, cellulose gum is generally considered to be a fairly safe food additive. It doesn't have any nutritional value or health benefits, but it can be a very useful additive to all kinds of products.

Is cellulose harmful to humans?

There are no known harmful side effects from adding it to food, and it's completely legal. "Cellulose is a non-digestible plant fiber, and we actually happen to need non-digestible vegetable fiber in our food—that's why people eat bran flakes and psyllium husks," says Jeff Potter, author of Cooking for Geeks.

Is cellulose gum bad for your skin?

Carboxymethyl cellulose (cellulose gum)

Synthetic thickening agent used in cosmetics, foods and surfactants. Has been linked to increased skin reactions.