What is Methylcellulose? Methylcellulose is a compound derived from cellulose, the primary structural component of plant cell walls. It’s a white, odorless, tasteless powder that dissolves in cold water to form a gel or a thick solution. What makes methylcellulose interesting is that it’s not digestible by the human body — it passes through the […]
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What Is Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)? Carboxymethylcellulose, or CMC, is a thickening and stabilizing agent made from plant fibers (like wood or cotton). It’s often used in food, medicine, and cosmetics to make products smoother, thicker, or gel-like. It dissolves in water, making liquids thicker or smoother without changing taste. For example, it keeps ice cream
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Hydroxypropyl Starch Ether (HPS) MIKEM HPS Description MIKEM Hydroxypropyl Starch Ether (HPS) is a spray-dried white fine powder, made from natural plants after modification and high etherification treatment. It has good water solubility, and its aqueous solution is transparent and colorless. Our HPS product is very stable under acidic and alkaline conditions. Its starch gelatinization temperature is
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Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose MIKEM Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose is a water-dispersible sodium salt of carboxy-methyl cellulose ether. It is an anionic cellulose ether and is a white or milky white fibrous powder or granule that is odorless, tasteless, and hygroscopic. Our products have the following properties: leavening food agent Due to its excellent
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Leavening Agent MIKEM Leavening Agent Description The leavening agent is made from wheat flour. It can decompose when heated and then generate the gas. Then, a dense porous structure can be formed, which makes the related product bulkier, softer, and crisp. This product an odorless white powder, stable in dry air, and can be dispersed
Methyl cellulose (MC) MIKEM Methyl Cellulose Description MIKEM Methyl Cellulose (MC) is a non-ionic cellulose ether, which is prepared by introducing methyl groups into cellulose through etherification. MC is an odorless white or white-like fibrous or granular powder. Although our MC products are not soluble in absolute ethanol, ether, or acetone, they can be quickly
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What Is Cellulose Fiber? Types, Benefits & Applications in Industry What Is Cellulose Fiber? Cellulose fiber is a natural, plant-based fiber derived from the
