Food-grade Carboxymethyl Cellulose CMC supplied for food, beverage, bakery, dairy, sauces, pharmaceuticals, and personal care applications. Improves viscosity, stability, texture, and moisture retention.
Food-grade Carboxymethyl Cellulose CMC supplied for food, beverage, bakery, dairy, sauces, pharmaceuticals, and personal care applications. Improves viscosity, stability, texture, and moisture retention.
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) is used in several instances across different industries such as :
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Carboxymethyl Cellulose CMC is used in several applications across different industries, such as:
CMC improves viscosity, suspension, mouthfeel, and stability in beverages, syrups, sauces, dressings, and processed food systems.
It helps improve texture, reduce ice crystal growth, support creaminess, and enhance freeze-thaw stability in ice cream, dairy drinks, and frozen dessert formulations.
CMC supports moisture retention, texture control, and structure in bakery fillings, creams, dough systems, and ready-to-use mixes.
It helps control viscosity, improve chewiness, stabilize fillings, and support uniform texture in selected confectionery applications.
CMC is used as a binder, thickener, suspending agent, and viscosity modifier in tablets, syrups, gels, and suspension systems.
It helps build viscosity and improve stability in creams, lotions, gels, toothpaste, and personal care formulations.
Carboxymethyl Cellulose is produced from purified cellulose through an alkalization and carboxymethylation process. The cellulose structure is modified to improve water solubility and functional performance. The material is then purified, dried, milled, and standardized according to the required grade and application.
Suggested dosage depends on the product grade, viscosity level, formulation type, processing conditions, and target texture.
Typical use level:
Final dosage should be confirmed through formulation trials and the product TDS.
CMC should be dispersed properly to avoid lump formation. For best results, it can be pre-blended with dry ingredients before hydration or added under strong agitation. Hydration time, water temperature, pH, salt concentration, and shear conditions can affect final viscosity and stability.
Selecting the right CMC grade is important. Low, medium, and high-viscosity grades perform differently depending on the target application, desired texture, and processing system.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Carboxymethyl Cellulose |
| Common Names | CMC, Cellulose Gum, Sodium CMC |
| INS / E Number | INS 466 / E466 |
| CAS Number | 9004-32-4 |
| Form | Powder |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Main Function | Thickener, stabilizer, water-binding agent |
| Application Areas | Food, beverage, dairy, bakery, confectionery, pharma, cosmetics |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight |
| Shelf Life | Based on supplier specification and storage conditions |
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