The Application of CMC in Food Industry
CMC, full name Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, is an important food additive with wide applications in the food industry. Food-grade CMC products have excellent thickening, water retention, dispersion stability, film-forming properties and chemical stability. They can achieve high viscosity at low concentrations while giving food a delicate and smooth taste; effectively reduce the dehydration shrinkage of food and extend the shelf life of food; better control the size of crystals in frozen food and prevent oil-water separation; in acidic systems, acid-resistant products have good suspension stability, which can effectively improve emulsion stability and protein resistance; can be used in combination with other stabilizers and emulsifiers to complement advantages, synergistically enhance effects, and reduce production costs at the same time.
Dairy Industry
In the dairy industry, CMC is mainly used as a stabilizer and thickener. It can effectively prevent protein aggregation, maintain the uniformity and stability of dairy products. In yogurt production, adding an appropriate amount of CMC can improve taste, extend shelf life, and give products better texture and appearance.
Beverage Industry
In the beverage industry, CMC acts as a suspending agent and emulsifier. It can keep fruit juices, plant protein drinks and other beverages in a uniform state and prevent precipitation. Especially in beverages containing fruit pulp particles, CMC ensures uniform distribution of particles, enhancing the visual effect and drinking experience of the product.
Baking Food Field
In the baking food field, CMC is used as a quality improver. It can increase the gas retention capacity of dough, improve the volume and organizational structure of bread and pastries. At the same time, CMC can delay starch retrogradation, maintaining the freshness and softness of baked foods.
Ice Cream and Sauce Condiment Industry
In addition, CMC also plays an important role in ice cream production. It can control ice crystal growth, improve product texture and make it smoother and creamier. In sauces and condiments, CMC plays a thickening and stabilizing role, ensuring the product has ideal viscosity and taste.
Overall, with its excellent functional properties, CMC plays an irreplaceable role in modern food industry and makes important contributions to the quality improvement and innovative development of food.
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Post time: Dec-18-2025