Gumix Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
Gumix Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) also known as CMC or Cellulose Gum, is a water-soluble anionic linear polymer and derivative of cellulose, which is a product of cotton or wood pulp. CMC is produced by treating cellulose with sodium hydroxide and subsequently with sodium monochloroacetate and then washing it.
Product families
Applications
- Juice & Juice Drinks
- Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Bakery
- Confectionery
- Dairy
- Desserts & Fruit Preparations
- Savory & Culinary
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families
- Binders & Disintegrants
- Gums & Hydrocolloids
- Stabilizers
- Starches & Thickeners
Other characteristics
- Functions
Binder, Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
- Ingredient Name
- Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose
- Labeling Claims
GMO-free, Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, Organic, Vegan; GMO-free; Gluten-free; Halal; Kosher; Organic; Vegan
- Certifications & Compliance
FCC Compliant, Halal, JECFA (FAO/WHO), Kosher, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Features
CMC is soluble in hot or cold water. The uses of CMC depend on its effective thickening, stabilizing, binding, water binding, and its ability to withstand boiling and freezing temperatures.
- Highlights
There are several grades of CMC available based on different viscosities. Gumix International's CMC grades are Kosher, Halal, GMO-free, gluten-free, and vegan. Gumix International's CMC complies with U.S. Pharmacopeia/National Formulary (USP/NF), Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), European Pharmacopeia (EP), British Pharmacopeia (BP), JSSFA, JECFA, and E466 requirements.
- Solubility
- Water Soluble
- Ingredient
- Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Food Additive Number
- E 466, INS 466
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Binder
- Stabilizer
- Thickener
- Viscosity Modifier
- Certifications and Compliance
- FCC Compliant
- Halal
- JECFA (FAO/WHO)
- Kosher
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Cake Mixes
- Crackers
- Desserts
- Ice Cream
- Juices
- Nutraceuticals
- Salad Dressing
- Sauces
