| Customization: | Available |
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| CAS No.: | 9004-34-6 |
| Formula: | N/a |
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Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC), with the CAS number 9004-34-6, is a purified, partially depolymerized cellulose prepared by treating alpha-cellulose obtained from fibrous plant material . It is a fine white powder that is insoluble in water, ethanol, ether, and dilute mineral acids, but slightly soluble in sodium hydroxide solution . MCC is commonly used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and binding agent in various applications, including food and pharmaceutical industries .
In the food industry, MCC is utilized for its functional properties such as texture modification, suspension of solids, heat stability, fat replacement, ice crystal control, and as a bulking agent . It is also used as an anti-caking agent, drying agent, flavor enhancer, and humectant . MCC contributes to the improvement of the overall emulsion in ice cream, preventing the formation of ice crystals, and improving mouthfeel . When used in combination with carboxymethyl cellulose, it can increase the suspension of cocoa powder in milk beverages .
MCC is produced through a process that involves the acid hydrolysis of cellulose derived from wood pulp or cotton linters, followed by a series of washing, filtering, and drying steps . The final product is a fine white powder that is capable of rapidly disintegrating in water
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