... on drying : max 10%CMC in Food Industry CMC is widely used in frozen desserts, protein food, beverages, icings, dressings, instant noodles, ... CMC is a water binder, helps increase shelf life of food. 3. Suspending aid: CMC acts as emulsifier and suspension ... , low free fibers. .E. Low gel. Examples of application.Food Grade carboxymethyl cellulose(cmc),CMC,Cellulose ether,CMC-NA,carboxymethyl ...