Cellulose powder is a white, free-flowing powder made from refined wood pulp. It is an inert substance that is not degraded during digestion and has no appreciable absorption. Cellulose powder is commonly used as an excipient in the pharmaceutical industry due to its excellent compressibility properties and is used in solid dose forms such as tablets. It is also found in many processed food products and may be used as an anti-caking agent, stabilizer, texture modifier, or suspending agent, among other uses. Powdered cellulose is the most widely used in food products and is the form of choice for anti-caking applications. Cellulose gum or cellulose gel, which are hydrated forms of cellulose, are often used in sauces or other wet items such as ice cream and frozen yogurt. Cellulose powder is generally considered safe for consumption and is often added to food products to increase fiber content without adding calories or fat.