F Gutkind CMC - Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose

Food Ingredients Functions

Stabilizer,

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

Ingredients

Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose

Food Additive Number

E 466, INS 466

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency

Stabilizers,

Starches & Thickeners

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Food & Nutrition — Food

Confectionery,

Convenience Foods,

Dairy,

Desserts & Fruit Preparations,

Meat, Poultry & Seafood,

Savory & Culinary

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Functional Foods

Food & Nutrition Applications

Dressings,

Frozen Desserts,

Icing,

Instant Noodle

Uses

• CMC is widely used in frozen Desserts, Protein Food, Canned Food, Beverages, Icings, Dressings, Instant Noodles, Meats, Confectionery, Dairy and others.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

Free flowing powder

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Moisture Content	max. 10	%	—
Particle Size	100	Mesh	—
pH	6.0 ~ 8.5	—	—
Viscosity (1%,LVT, 30rpm, sp. 4)	3500 - 4500	cps	—

Safety & Health

Health Hazards

It is advisable to wear face masks or to handle the powder in an airy room.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Boxes

Storage & Handling

Handling Information

Packaging: In 25 kilos boxes with inner polythene liner.

Storage: Goods must be stored in a dry, odor free environment.