SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE POWDER
Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose Powder is an organic substance represented by the chemical formula [C6H7O2(OH)2OCH2COONa]n. It is a carboxymethylated derivative of cellulose and the most common ionic cellulose gum. This compound is typically an anionic polymer produced by reacting natural cellulose with sodium hydroxide and monochloroacetic acid, with molecular weights ranging from several thousand to over a million. CMC-Na appears as a white fibrous or granular powder, is odorless and tasteless, absorbs moisture, and disperses readily in water to form a clear colloidal solution.
Product Name: Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose Powder
Specification: Viscosity 1500
Appearance: White fibrous or granular powder
Mesh: 80 mesh
Molecular Formula: C8H15NaO8
Molecular Weight: 262.190
CAS No: 9004-32-4
Flow Chart: CMC-Na is produced from cellulose using a two-step process.
Solubility: Highly soluble in water, forming a viscous solution; insoluble in ethanol and other solvents.
KEY BENEFITS OF SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE
In food-grade applications, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer for beverages containing fats and proteins. Such beverages often have varying fat content and some protein, which can lead to separation and floating during storage, creating undesirable rings and affecting product appearance.
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose exhibits hydrating properties. When used in meat products, bread, steamed buns, and similar items, it helps improve texture, prevents moisture loss, increases product yield, and enhances mouthfeel.
Thixotropic sodium carboxymethyl cellulose involves interactions among polymer chains that can form a three-dimensional network. This structure increases the solution's apparent viscosity; when disrupted, the viscosity decreases. This time-dependent viscosity change, known as thixotropy, is valuable in gel systems for applications like jellies and jams.
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose can create a protective coating on food surfaces. For fruits and vegetables, this film establishes a microenvironment with reduced oxygen and elevated carbon dioxide levels, slowing gas and moisture exchange rates and thereby helping to extend shelf life.
FUNCTIONS OF SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE IN FOOD APPLICATIONS:
Thickening and Emulsion Stabilization:
Proteins, especially in low-pH products, tend to coagulate and separate. Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose effectively addresses this by dissolving into a transparent, stable colloid that stabilizes proteins and reduces the interfacial tension between fat and water, promoting thorough emulsification.Moisture Retention:
Through its hydrating action, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose improves the texture of foods like meat products, bread, and buns. It helps retain water, minimizing evaporation, boosting final yield, and improving taste.Film-Forming Ability:
The compound can form a protective film on food surfaces. For fruits and vegetables, this film creates a modified atmosphere with low oxygen and high carbon dioxide, slowing the rates of gas and material exchange to prolong freshness.
Applications include yogurt, ice cream, liquid beverages, bread, milk, and more (excluding infant products).
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