CMC-Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
CMC in Food Industry
CMC is widely used in frozen desserts, protein food, beverages, icings, dressings, instant noodles, etc.
Properties
1. Thickening: CMC can produce high viscosity at low concentration. It also acts as lubricant.2. Water retention: CMC is a water binder, helps increase shelf life of food.3. Suspending aid: CMC acts as emulsifier and suspension stabilizer, particularly in icings to control ice crystal size.4. Film forming: CMC can produce a film on the surface of fried food, eg. instant noodle, and prevent absorption of excessive vegetable oil.5. Chemical stability: CMC is resistant to heat, light, mold and commonly used chemicals.6. Physiologically inert: CMC as a food additive has no caloric value and can not be metabolized.
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