Chlorophyll is the molecule that absorbs sunlight and uses its energy to synthesise carbohydrates from CO 2 and water. This process is known as photosynthesis and is the basis for sustaining the life processes of all plants.hlorophyll as a Photoreceptor. Chlorophyll is the molecule that traps this 'most elusive of all powers' - and is called a photoreceptor. It is found in the chloroplasts of green plants, and is what makes green plants, green.
Natural cellulose for processed foods. 1  Cellulose gum, also called purified CMC, comes from the cell wall of plants, especially cotton seeds and wood pulp. It adds mouthfeel and texture, stabilizes proteins, retains moisture and forms oil-resistant films in a vast array of processed food products.
Carob gum. Carob is in many skin care products and medications. Itâs usually labeled as C. siliqua, which is the scientific name for carob gum. The gum comes from the seeds, which are 35 percent gum. Carob gum is mainly used in cosmetics as: an adhesive or binder. a stabilizer for liquids. a fragrance. a texture enhancer.