Descprition
CMC is an off-white powder manufactured from refined cotton or wood. It is a tasteless, odorless, thickener.
Application areas
Dairy products, sauces, desserts, structured fruits and vegetables, Structured meat and fish and others areas.
Usage Levels
The following general guidelines can be given:
Dairy products 0.1-0.5%
Structured meat and fish 0.5-1.5%
Desserts 0.5-1.0%
Sauces 0.5-1.0%
Physical/Chemical specifications
(Methods of analysis available on request)
Viscosity 2000-3000mPa.s (Brookfield LV, Spindle no.3 or 4, 30 rpm,1% sol.25℃,dry basis)
Purity 99.5%Min.
Loss on drying 8%Max.
Degree of substitution 0.7-0.9
PH (1% sol.) 6.0-7.5
Sodium chloride content (dry basis) 0.5%Max.
Sodium glycolate content(dry basis) 0.4%Max.
Sodium content 7.5-9.0
Sulphate ash content 23.0-27.0
Density 0.68
Potential Benefits
Functions as gelling agent
Functions as thickening agent
Directions for use
CMC can either be used as a water slurry or added directly to the recipe ingredients. In both cases it may be dry-blended with other dry substances before addition.
Storate
Store cool and dry. Temperature Max. 25℃，with a relative humidity ＜60%Shelf life is 2 years from the date of production.
Heavy metal specifications
Arsenic (as As) 0.0003MAX.
Lead (Pb) 0.0002MAX
Heavy metals (as Pb) 0.0015MAX.
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