Human uses of cellulose Cellulose is one of the most widely used natural substances and has become one of the most important commercial raw materials. The major sources of cellulose are plant fibers (cotton, hemp, flax, and jute are almost all cellulose) and, of course, wood (about 42 percent cellulose). read more
Cellulose is a type of polysaccharide plant fiber. Polysaccharide fiber is a carbohydrate composed of linked sugar molecules, however, humans lack the enzyme necessary to break cellulose down into component sugars, allowing your body to absorb it. read more