Food Grade CMC sodium carboxymethyl cellulose

"1. Thickening: CMC can produce high viscosity at low concentration. It also acts as lubricant.
2. Water retention: CMC is a water binder, helps increase shelf life of food.
3. Suspending aid: CMC acts as emulsifier and suspension stabilizer, particularly in icings to control ice crystal size. http://www.s-cmc.com/"

Food Grade CMC sodium carboxymethyl cellulose