🌿 Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) - E466

Professional Food Thickener and Stabilizer

For perfect structures, creamy textures, and prolonged stability in your preparations

✅ What is Carboxymethylcellulose

Carboxymethylcellulose (abbreviated CMC or E466) is a plant-based technical ingredient derived from cellulose, used as a thickener and stabilizer in numerous food products. Its molecular structure allows it to form gels and bind water, improving the consistency and longevity of preparations. It is naturally gluten-free and non-animal based, making it suitable for vegan and vegetarian formulations.

🍦 Technological Functions and Benefits

Thanks to its high capacity to retain liquids and withstand complex conditions, CMC:

• Thickens sauces, creams, and spoon desserts without altering the taste
• Stabilizes emulsions and improves the shelf life of finished products
• Prevents ice formation in ice creams and enhances creaminess
• Makes preparations more elastic, stable, and homogeneous over time
• Resists pH imbalances and temperature variations, maintaining its functionality
• Improves texture without compromising the original flavor

🍰 Professional Applications

Carboxymethylcellulose is extremely versatile and easily integrates into:

Ice Cream and Desserts:

• Artisanal and industrial ice creams: prevents crystallization
• Semifreddos and mousses: stability and creaminess
• Spoon desserts: puddings, panna cottas, spreads
• Sorbets: smooth and homogeneous texture

Sauces and Condiments:

• Sauces and condiments: dressings, ketchup, mayonnaises
• Savory creams: béchamel, pasta sauces
• Emulsions: long-term stability

Baking and Pastry:

• Baked goods: hydrated bases, cake batters
• Brioche and bread: better preservation
• Pastry creams: perfect consistency

⚙️ Technical Characteristics

• Origin: Modified plant cellulose
• Food code: E466
• Solubility: Water-soluble, forms gel
• Stability: Resistant to pH and temperatures
• Compatibility: Vegan, gluten-free, kosher
• Optimal dosage: 0.1% - 1%

✅ SaporePuro Advantages

• Professional Quality: selected raw material
• Reliable Performance: consistent and repeatable results
• Safety of Use: compliant with food regulations
• Versatility: suitable for multiple applications
• Clean Label: natural and recognizable ingredient
• Long Shelf Life: stability over time

💡 Practical Tips

Temperature: Optimal activation at hot (60-80°C)

Mixing: Use an immersion blender for uniform dispersion

Storage: Keep in a dry place, away from moisture

Compatibility: Pairs perfectly with other hydrocolloids