(Thickener / Stabilizer / Emulsifier)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that produces Methylcellulose renowned for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the Food industry.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of Methylcellulose with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for use in the Food industry.
Application: MOLCEL® METH is a plant-derived, water-soluble cellulose derivative widely used in the food industry as a thickener, stabilizer, binder and gelling agent. It is commonly used in bakery products, sauces, soups, salad dressings, processed foods and plant-based meat alternatives. It acts as a thermal gelling agent, forming a gel when heated and returning to a more fluid state upon cooling. It also functions as a fat replacer, moisture-retention agent and texture modifier in low-fat and processed food formulations.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 9004-67-5 |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - FCC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as a white, fibrous powder or granules. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(A) Specified test. (B) The solution becomes cloudy and a flaky precipitate forms that redissolves as the solution cools. (C) A thin, self-sustaining film results. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is soluble in water and in a limited number of organic solvent systems. |
| 4 | lead | Not more than 3 mg/kg. |
| 5 | Loss on drying | Not more than 5.0%. |
| 6 | Sulfated Ash | Not more than 1.5%. |
| 8 | Viscosity (A) Viscosity types of 100 cP or less (B) Viscosity types of higher than 100 cP |
(A) Not less than 80% and not more than 120% of that stated on the label. (B) Not less than 75% and not more than 140% of that stated on the label. |
| 8 | Assay | Not less than 27.5% and not more than 31.5% of methoxyl groups (–OCH3), calculated on the dried basis. |
MOLCEL® METH is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum Packing with double PE Liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. It is preserved in tight containers.
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