Carboxy Methyl Cellulose is a chemical for imroving home made ice cream. It is used in food under the e number e466 as a viscosity modifier or thickener, and to stabilize emulsions in various products including ice cream. CMC is widely used in food products to absorb and hold water, to control crystal growth, to thicken, as a binder, to increase shelf life, and to provide desired texture or body.
