The popularity of of high fiber products is a great reason to add dietary fiber to your baked goods. Did you know that cellulose is a source of fiber? At just 2%, you can make a fiber claim, without any undesirable flavor or tastes. It does especially well in low-calorie and gluten-free products. How does it [...]
Methylcellulose What is Methylcellulose? Methylcellulose (MC) is a food gum. A derivative of cellulose, it is a non-digestible fiber and non-allergenic. A distinct property of MC is its ability to form gels at high temperatures and reversing to a viscous liquid upon cooling. It's used in a wide range of baked goods [...]
Cellulose Also known as cellulose fiber What is Cellulose? Cellulose is an insoluble, non-digestible, food ingredient. It is a glucose polymer with varying chain length and is derived from cell walls of plants and some algae. Cellulose is the most abundant organic compound on earth. Cellulose is commonly used in foods and [...]
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) Also known as Cellulose Gum What is Carboxymethyl Cellulose? Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a sodium salt derivative of cellulose. Unlike cellulose, it is water soluble and can function as a suspending agent, stabilizer, film former or thickening agent. CMC finds use in gluten-free baking by providing dough with viscosity [...]
