Title: Understanding Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) : a common multifunctional additive Introduction: In food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and other fields, additives play an important role in the quality and performance of products. Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a common multifunctional additive, which is widely used in food industry. This blog will introduce the definition, features, and applications of CMC in different fields. CMC Definition and features Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, or Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, is a chemical derived from natural cellulose. It is a sodium salt obtained by esterification of cellulose and has good solubility in water. The CMC has the following features: Water-soluble: CMC can quickly dissolve in water and form a viscous solution. Viscosity: CMC has a high viscosity, which can increase the viscosity and adhesion of the product. Stability: CMC can maintain stability under acidic, alkaline and high temperature conditions. Degradability...