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In organic chemistry, cellulose is a polysaccharide that is the primary structural component of green plants. So in this instance, cabbages, green beans, collard greens would all be examples of edible cellulose. In the industrial arena, cellulose is made from wood pulp and cotton, and is the primary ingredient in cardboard. You can eat cardboard, but according to Myth Busters, there is no nutritional difference between the cellulose of the cereal box and the cereal itself, but the cereal sure tastes better.
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What makes chitin and cellulose edible?
They both are edible because they come from plants and animals. While Chitin and Cellulose are edible, they are very hard to digest. But they are filled with dietary fibers so they will enhance bowel movements.
What kind of chain is edible?
An edible chain is a polymer chain made up of monomers that are safe for consumption by humans. Examples include edible polymers like cellulose, starch, and proteins such as gluten and gelatin. These edible chains can be found in various food products such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and meats. It is important to note that not all chains found in nature are edible, as some may be toxic or indigestible.
Which industries in India are using cotton stalk as a raw material for paper making?
Cotton stalks are used for manufacturing of particle boards, pulp and paper, hard boards, corrugated boards and boxes, micro crystalline cellulose, cellulose derivates and as a substrate for cultivation of edible mushrooms
Is cotton a vegetable fiber?
Yes it is. "The vegetable, or cellulose-base, class includes such important fibers as cotton, flax, and jute." Encyclopedia Britannica
What monomer does cellulose have?
cellulose is a polymer. it a chain of repeating monomers. the monomer for cellulose is glucose. cellulose is a polymer. it a chain of repeating monomers. the monomer for cellulose is glucose.
Is cellulose a complex carbohydrate?
Cellulose is a carbohydrate.
What substance make cell walls strong?
cellulose is the strong substance that makes up cell walls.
What gives plant cell wall's their rigidity?
The cellulose molecules
Is cardboard edible?
More than a few pieces could cause digestive upset. Although it is just cellulose fiber, it can absorb water from food in the small intestine and block its function.
Is cellulose a disaccharide?
Cellulose is a polysaccharide, not a disaccharide
Cellulose contains in which POLYMER?
Cellulose IS a polymer.
Is a cellulose seedless?
no, cellulose is not a plant at all
