Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose can be used as a food additive (function: emulsifier, stabilizer, binder, thickener and gelling agents) in feedingstuffs for all animal species, and the FEEDAP Panel considers sodium carboxymethyl cellulose to be safe for all animal species and the environment.
1. What is the effect of CMC in pet food?
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose is often used in animal feed and premixture for all animal species, which act as emulsifier, stabilizer, binder, thickener and gelling agents, and no recommendation of a minimum or maximum content.
2. Is CMC safe to use in pet food?
The FEEDAP Panel concluded that sodium carboxymethyl cellulose is considered safe for all animal species. The use of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose in animal nutrition is of no concern for consumer safety.
3. What CMC specifications are commonly used in pet food?
A common type is Blanose™ 7HF CMC from Ashland, and now, CMC of the same quality and specifications can be produced by us, and it is a multi-functional food gum that aids in stabilizing canned pet food to reduce fat separation during processing and also aids extrusion and provides moisture control to maintain the texture of semi-moist pet food.
4. Our commitment and guarantee for food safety.
Our Sodium CMC has obtained multiple certifications, such as ISO 9001, ISO 22000, MUI Halal, Halal, Kosher, etc. Food safety and food quality are our lifelong pursuit.
It is relatively safe and common to add CMC in pet food, and please feel free to contact us if you have any needs.
SINOCMC Team