Methyl Cellulose for Food

METHOCEL A150 methylcellulose is the first in a line of food stabilizers designed primarily for formed food products like veggie burgers and restructured seafood. The chemical produces a firmer, moister, and more pleasing texture when used in vegetable protein based food products such as meat-free hamburgers or wieners, according to the company.

The product enables a firmer texture to be achieved during pre-cooking, frying and during the final re-heat for serving. The binding properties and gel strength provide desired ingredient cohesion and retention of the designed product form. The gel will stabilize food products in a way that previously only egg whites could achieve, but, without any of the attendant problems that egg whites bring.

Dow Chemical Company, 100 Larkin Center, Midland, MI 48674 Phone: 517-832-1598 Fax: 517-832-1465