Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) or cellulose gum is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups (-CH2-COOH) bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomersthat make up the cellulose backbone. It is often used as its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.
Item |
Specification |
Result |
Appearance |
White or yellowish powder |
Qualified |
Viscosity |
800-1200 |
1050 |
pH |
6.0-8.5 |
7.12 |
Sodium chloride % |
≤0.5 |
0,2 |
Degree of substitution |
0.2-1.5 |
0.86 |
Purity % |
99.5 |
99.6 |
Moisture % |
≤8 |
6 |
As % |
≤0.0002 |
<0.0002 |
Pb% |
≤0.0002 |
<0.0002 |
ApplicationCarboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) has a variety of functions in foods such as thickening, suspension, emulsification, stabilization, shape retention, film formation, expansion, preservation, acid resistance and health care. It can replace guar gum, gelatin, The role of agar, sodium alginate and pectin in food production is widely used in modern food industry, such as lactobacillus drinks, fruit milk, ice cream, sherbet, gelatin, soft candy, jelly, bread, fillings, pancakes , Cold products, solid beverages, condiments, biscuits, instant noodles, meat products, paste, biscuits, gluten-free bread, gluten-free pasta, etc. Used in food, it can improve the taste, improve the grade and quality of the product, and extend the shelf life.
Packing25KG/BAG