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Originally Posted by Britster  The main thing I don't get about this food.... how nutrious can powdered cellulose be? It's essentially sawdust. I don't understand why these types of things would be considered beneficial to put into food. That's a question I'd love for SD to answer actually.
As a company, I really really do like them. But I simply can't bypass some of their ingredient choices and chemical choices without wondering WHY.
So I will say I am glad to see this option out there, but those of us who maybe prefer something a little more natural. I think it's a step in the right direction. |
Cellulose is the most common organic compound on Earth, so it's about as natural as you can get! It's not just in trees, but it's in all green plants. It use to be in low calorie breads, and I've eaten it before. Remember, some ingredients are used as thickeners and stabilizers. It may be used the way corn starch is used in some products. It's also in ice cream and shredded cheeses. I'm sure it "sounds bad" to some people, but is there any proof it is bad?