Gelatin Also known as Gelatine What is Gelatin? Gelatin is a soluble protein which functions as a clear gelling agent and thickener in food products. It is extracted from animal collagen, bones or connective tissues or fish. It is a polymer of amino acids joined by peptide bonds Faintly yellow, tasteless and [...]
Starch What is Starch? Starch is a carbohydrate found in many plants and is a large part of the human diet. It is a polysaccharide, with an abundance of glucose molecules. Whether in its original form, or as one of its derivatives, starch has a variety of uses in the food industry, [...]
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 [...]
