Cellulose is the most widely distributed in nature, the most abundant of a polysaccharide, is a major component of the composition of plant cell walls. Cotton, linen, ramie and jute Department contains a lot of high-quality cellulose. The wood cellulose content of about 50%, higher cellulose content of cotton, 90%. Wood cellulose is often associated with hemicellulose and lignin co-exist.
Cellulose is a complex polysaccharide, there 8000-10000 glucose residues connected by β-1,4- glycosidic bonds formed. Natural cellulose tasteless white filaments. Cellulose is insoluble in water, dilute acid, dilute base and an organic solvent, but the heating conditions are acid hydrolysis, the main biological function is configured to support plant tissue.
Cellulose (cellulose) is a macromolecular polysaccharide composed of glucose. Insoluble in water and organic solvents. Is one of the main component of plant cell walls. Cellulose is the most abundant natural organic matter, accounting for over 50% of the carbon content of the vegetable kingdom. Cellulose content of nearly 100% cotton, the purest natural sources of cellulose. Usually wood, cellulose 40 to 50%, and 10 to 30% of hemicellulose and 20 to 30% of the wood Su. In addition, hemp, straw, bagasse, rice, etc., are a rich source of cellulose. Cellulose is an important raw material for papermaking. In addition, the cellulose-based products are also widely used in plastics, explosives, electrical equipment and other aspects of scientific research. Food cellulose (i.e. dietary fiber) to human health but also has an important role. Contribute to intestinal E. coli synthesize vitamins. Cellulose proportion of small and large size, occupy a larger space, give people a sense of satiety, help lose weight in the gastrointestinal. Cellulose bulky, can stimulate the gastrointestinal tract after eating, so increased secretion of digestive juice and gastrointestinal motility enhanced diabetes can prevent constipation. High-fiber diet can delay gastric emptying, intestinal transit time change, such as the role of soluble fiber forms a gel in the intestine slows down the absorption of sugar leaving. Also by reducing intestinal hormones such as gastric inhibitory peptide or glucagon secretion, reduce the islet B cell stimulation, reduce insulin release and increased peripheral insulin receptor sensitivity, glucose metabolism strengthened.