What is food-grade wood-based powder activated carbon

Food-grade wood powder activated carbon is made from wood chips through the phosphoric acid method at low temperature. It is a popular adsorption material for export in the food, beverage, and sugar industries in 2026. It is mainly used for de-colorization and purification scenarios. The demand for it from food processing factories in Southeast Asia and Europe has been continuously increasing.
Unlike coal-based and coconut shell carbon, wood carbon has a rich macroporous structure, which has a stronger adsorption capacity for pigment and macromolecular substances. It is suitable for removing impurities and de-colorization of fructose, wine, vegetable oil, and syrup. The compliant products strictly control heavy metals and ash content and need to meet the food additive standards of the United States FCC and the European Union E153. The content of heavy metals such as lead and arsenic is much lower than the industrial carbon limit, and there are no residual harmful activators.