Food Additive Methyl Cellulose Mc E461 for Plant Based Meat

• CAS No.: 9004-67-5
• Formula: C20h38o11
• EINECS: 232-674-9
• Appearance: Powder
• Usage: Food Grade
• Color: White
• Model NO.: A4M
• Packing: 25kg/Drum
• MOQ: 25kg
• Application: Plant Based Meat
• Purity,%: 99min
• Transport Package: 25kg/Bag/Drum
• Specification: A4M
• Trademark: Honest
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 3912900000
• Production Capacity: 8000 Tons/Year

Product Description

Methyl cellulose (MC) is odorless, tasteless,non-toxic cellulose ethers producted from natural hIgh molecular cellulose through series of chemical processing and achieved.

Methyl Cellulose is a cellulose made from plant fibres which is certified as a food additive E461 by the EU and the FDA.  It improves the look, texture, and taste of a range of food and beverage applications.

Product Properties

Chemical Structure: Methyl cellulose is synthesized by substituting the hydroxyl groups of cellulose with methyl groups. This chemical modification imparts specific properties to the cellulose polymer, making it soluble in cold water.
Solubility: One of the significant features of methyl cellulose is its ability to dissolve in cold water to form a clear and viscous solution. The solubility is reversible, and the solution may gel or solidify when heated, depending on the concentration.
 
Viscosity and Gel Formation: Methyl cellulose solutions exhibit variable viscosity depending on the concentration. At lower concentrations, it acts as a thickening agent, while at higher concentrations, it can form gels. This property makes it useful in various applications, including the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Technical Index

Table 1

Item	Specifications
	MC
Loss on drying, %	5.0MAX
Residue on ignition,%	1.5MAX
Heavy metals,ppm	20MAX
PH	5.0~8.0
Bacterium	1000cfu/gram MAX
Mold	100cfu/gram MAX
Viscosity (2% solution),mPa.s	refer to Table 2

Table 2

Level	Specific range (mPa.s)	Level	Specific range (mPa.s)
5	4~9	8000	6000~9000
15	10~20	10000	9000~12000
25	20~30	15000	12000~18000
50	40~60	20000	18000~30000
100	80~120	40000	30000~50000
400	300~500	75000	50000~85000
800	600~900	100000	85000~130000
1500	1000~2000	150000	130000~180000
4000	3000~5600	200000	≥180000

*Any other special requirement for the product can be satisfied through the negotiation between Supplier and Buyer.

Application

Methyl cellulose (MC) can be used in Bakery Products,Confections,Pie and pastry fillings,Frozen desserts, Whipped toppings, Structured vegetable products

Bakery Products
 
MC can be used as thermal gelation aids in gas retention during baking, increasing baked volumes and improving texture. Hpmc also provides a more moist texture, increasing shelf life, improved emulsification of batters and better freeze stability.
 
Confections
 
In glazes, icings, and coatings, MC food grade add lubricity for easier application, provide creamier texture, improved spread-ability. and clean flavor release. In addition, MC thermally gel during heating, keeping icings and glazes intact, and during cooling revert to the original consistency of the product.
 
Pie and pastry fillings
Thermal gelation reduces boil-over during baking and inhibits moisture migration from fillings to crusts during freezing. MC also improves freeze stability.
 
Frozen desserts
 
MC products modify ice-crystal size to give smoother textures. Increased air entrainment improves overrun.
 
Whipped toppings
 
MC products improve whipping properties for better body and appearance. Improved emulsion stability prevents syneresis and extends open times. MC inhibits phase separation in frozen toppings, even through repeated freeze cycles.
 
Structured vegetable products
 
MC products offer excellent film formation and high binding performance for foods that need to keep their components together. Products like vegetarian burgers, onion rings, and formed potato products are all improved by the binding strength and film formation qualities of HPMC products.

Packaging & Shipping

                   
             

The product is packed in polyethylene bag enclosed in composite fiberboard drum or paper bag.
The net weight is 25 kg/drum or 25 kg/bag  .
The product should be kept in the original bag and stored in the dry and clean place far away from the source of heat and not put together with other chemicals.

 

Company Profile