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.
Wood cellulose is the main raw material for making paper, but it can be replaced by other plant fibers. Wood cellulose can come from hardwood or softwood: spruce, fir, eucalyptus, poplar or chestnut. The simplest variant of wood cellulose is the wood filing obtained in cellulose plants.