Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, commonly known as CMC or cellulose gum, is được sản xuất bởi the chemical modification of natural cellulose with chloroacetic acid. It is one of the most widely used water-soluble cellulose derivatives in the food ngành công nghiệp, valued for its excellent thickening, stabilizing, and film-forming properties.
CMC is có sẵn dạng various độ nhớt cấp độs and degrees of substitution to meet specific application requirements. Nó cung cấp smooth, pseudoplastic flow behavior that enhances mouthfeel in beverages, dairy sản phẩm, and sauces. CMC is also an effective ice crystal growth inhibitor and syneresis preventer in frozen food sản phẩm.