Methyl cellulose is a foaming agent ?

25 July 2017 1 10K Report

Knowing the fact that Methyl cellulose is derived from highly purified forms of cellulose (over 99% α- cellulose); and is made by reacting cellulose with methyl chloride.

Nizar Matar

Thanks for your question.

For years, I have presented methylcellulose to my students as a thickener. Your question raised my interest in this compound & I found that it also acts as a foaming agent.

Please see the reference testifying that in the link.

http://www.cuisine-innovation.com/fr/index.php?controller=attachment?id_attachment=26

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