Household Products That Cellulose Gum Is Found In

Cellulose gum can be found in a variety of household products. Cellulose gum has properties and characteristics that make it useful in different ways. It is an emulsifying agent and a thickener. It adds texture, helps stabilize pH, and mixes easily with hot or cold water.

Food Products.

• Cellulose gum can be used in ice cream to help stop growth of ice crystals.

  Due the ability of cellulose gum to stabilize pH, it can be found in a variety of protein drinks. It is also found in fondants, frosting and syrup because it helps tame the sweetness of these products. Since cellulose gum stops the formation of ice crystals, it is found in frozen desserts and ice cream. Other places where cellulose gum can be found are frozen doughs, salad dressing, processed cheese products, meat products and juice concentrates.

Beauty

• Cellulose gum can be found in face creams and body lotions.

  Toothpaste, cosmetics and hair styling products, such as conditioners and hair gels, are everyday items in which cellulose gum can be found. It is used as a thickener and emulsifier in body lotion and face creams.

Pharmaceuticals

• Cellulose gum is found in "artificial tear" eye drops.

  Due to cellulose gum's lubricating capabilities, the pharmaceutical industry uses cellulose gum in laxatives, ointments, diet pills and eye drops. Cellulose gum has been shown not to be toxic or an allergenic.

Other Household Uses of Cellulose Gum

• Laundry detergents may also have cellulose gum in them.

  Laundry detergents may contain cellulose gum. Paper products in the house contain cellulose gum as do some types of household paint. Cellulose gum is used in these products because of its ability to remain stable when used in hot or cold conditions.