Does CMC Have Any Nutritional Value? Debunking the Myths
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According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), CMC is permitted to be included with “dietary fiber” on food labels because it is not digested or absorbed by the human body. This metabolic inertness is the primary reason that carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) has no nutritional value in the traditional sense. It is an additive used for its functional properties, not as a source of energy or nutrients.
