Nordic Bioproducts Group opened the 1st ever continuous production facility of MCC in Lappeenranta Finland.

Excipients Excellence
from the Nordics.

Nordic Bioproducts is at the forefront of Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) and other cellulose excipients innovation, harnessing the power of lignocellulose to create advanced solutions that reduce environmental impact and drive transformative change across industries.

Using renewable raw materials, smart technologies, and advanced production processes, we deliver high-performance products that meet the strictest standards of quality and sustainability.

Pioneering the next frontier in MCC and cellulose derivatives.

From Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) to nano-cellulose we innovate, develop, and maximize the potential of cellulose-based compounds to reduce the world’s reliance on virgin and fossil-based materials.

Through continuous research and technological advancements, we push the boundaries of excipient development to provide performance, purity and sustainability across all our solutions.

PURA Series™ MCC

Our innovation.
Your product breakthroughs.

PURA Series™ Super Flow

The PURA Series™ Super Flow is our flagship, top-quality product range, featuring unique spherical particle shape, high bulk density, and exceptional flowability. These products ensure consistent performance across diverse applications, including pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, personal care, and cosmetics.

The PURA Series™ Super Flow stands out for high purity, exceptionally low nitrite levels, and minimal environmental footprint.
These granules offer tailored solutions to meet specific formulation needs, combining sustainability with outstanding manufacturing efficiency and product integrity.

PURA Series™ Universal Premium

The PURA Series™ Universal Premium family offers high-quality market-standard microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) properties enhanced by the unmatched purity, quality, low nitrite levels, and sustainability of the PURA Series™ range.

These versatile excipients excel as texturing agents, anticaking agents, stabilizers, and binders across numerous applications, including pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and various consumer products. Reflecting Nordic sustainability standards, this product line ensures superior performance, efficient manufacturing processes, and reliable, consistent results, with tailored solutions available to meet specific requirements.

PURA Series™ MCC Spheres

PURA Series™ MCC Spheres are fully microcrystalline cellulose-based and available in customizable particle sizes to meet specific formulation needs.

This innovative product is engineered for different applications, ensuring optimal performance thanks to its high sphericity. This flagship product is made of 100% cellulose, featuring low nitrite levels, a reduced carbon footprint and full compostability.

Particularly in cosmetics, it can replace microplastics, providing a pure and sustainable alternative from nature.

PURA Series™ MCC Spheres products are still in pre-commercial stage.

AaltoCellTM

A technology developed to be the
world’s most sustainable and
efficient method for producing MCC.

Patented AaltoCellTM technology

Ground breaking, sustainable technology that harnesses the power of cellulose to create high-value biomaterials for use across a wide range of industries – from pharmaceuticals, supplements, food, cosmetics, textiles, composites, packaging and beyond.

Impact

With AaltoCell™ technology, we can produce MCC with the most environmentally friendly and energy-efficient process available today.

Responsible chemistry

Our process requires minimal chemicals and production follows strict safety measures.

100% green energy

Energy efficient process utilizing certified renewable energy.

Minimal water use

Water recovery and purification.

Side stream recovery

Sugars and other side streams are captured as sellable by-products.

Low carbon footprint

Only 434.6kg CO2e per produced ton of MCC.

B.I.G.

From imagination to impact.

Bio Innovation Garage (B.I.G.) is where cutting-edge engineering meets deep expertise in cellulose chemistry.

Here the brightest minds in science, engineering, chemistry, and business come together to push boundaries and pioneer radical solutions.