Abstract:BackgroundBacterial cellulose (BC) is a nanofibrillar polysaccharide produced by certain acetic acid bacteria. BC may be used in food, pharma and many other applications. However, detailed studies of the oral toxicology of BC are limited. Controversial data is published regarding this topic, specially when it comes to answering the question on whether cellulose is absorbed at the intestine.MethodsFollowing the European Food Safety Authority guidelines (EFSA), this work presents the results of a 21-day repeated… Show more
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