Carboxymethyl cellulose

Chemical formula: CH2-COOH-

Other names: cellulose gum, carmellose

Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) is a water-soluble anionic derivative of cellulose. CMC is widely used in food products to absorb and retain water, control crystal growth, increase shelf life, and create texture in the product. CMC can be used as a suspending agent, stabilizer, film-forming agent, or thickening agent. to act