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Ridgeland Fiber Powdered Cellulose Natural Statement

Ridgeland Fiber powdered cellulose is produced by Sweetener Supply by grinding purified wood pulp to a fine powder. The FDA has provided the following guidance on Natural labeling here:

http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm214868.htm

What is the meaning of 'natural' on the label of food?

From a food science perspective, it is difficult to define a food product that is 'natural' because the food has probably been processed and is no longer the product of the earth. That said, FDA has not developed a definition for use of the term natural or its derivatives. However, the agency has not objected to the use of the term if the food does not contain added color, artificial flavors, or synthetic substances.

Ridgeland Fiber powdered cellulose does not contain added color, artificial flavors or synthetic substances. The cellulose is naturally occurring having been extracted from plant material.

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