What viscosity to choose? How to judge quality?

Food applications generally use medium to high viscosity (10,000-100,000+). The key is water retention, not viscosity. Quality indicators: whiteness (natural white), fineness (the finer the better), light transmittance (the higher the better), and specific gravity (the higher, the better water retention).

Food Grade HPMC Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose Cellulose Ether Powder

Name: Food Grade HPMC Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose Cellulose Ether Powder
Brand: Qingdao New Sanda Industry Co., Ltd.
SKU: 2139364822

Shandong, ChinaQingdao New Sanda Industry Co., Ltd.

US$1.60-2.00

25 kg

Product specifications

25kg/bag

Sample price:US$0.10/kg.Request sample

Product profile

Customization

Available

Apperance

White Powder

Application

Construction

Model NO.

HPMC

Function

Binder

Grade

Food Grade

Particle Size

200 mesh

Solubility

Soluble in Water

Viscosity

15,000 cps

Factory Type

OEM

pH

6-8

Ash

Methoxy Content

19.0-27.0

Hydroxypropyl Content

4.0-12.0

Transport Package

25kg

Specification

25kg/bag

Trademark

NEWSANDA

Origin

China

HS Code

3912900000

Production Capacity

2000tons Per Year

Key features

Excellent Thickening Performance: Provides smooth texture and stable viscosity for dairy products, beverages, and bakery applications.

Improved Food Stability: Prevents separation and enhances consistency, helping extend shelf life and improve product appearance.

Better Moisture Retention: Keeps baked goods soft and fresh for longer, reducing dryness and improving mouthfeel.

Multi-Application Food Solution: Widely used in ice cream, instant foods, sauces, and beverages for reliable emulsification and stabilization.

Company profile

Qingdao New Sanda Industry Co., Ltd.

Shandong, China

Business Type: Manufacturer/Factory, Trading CompanyExport Year: 2015-05-03Nearest Port: QINGDAO, TIANJINAverage Response Time: ≤5.92hTerms of Payment: LC, T/T, PayPal, etc.International Commercial Terms(Incoterms): FOB, EXW, CFR, CIF, FCA

AI-Powered supplier vetting

SummaryQingdao New Sanda Industry Co., Ltd. is identified as both a trading company and manufacturer/factory in China, focused on chemicals and construction-related products. The supplier reports ISO-series management certifications, two production lines, 21–30 quality-control staff, and peak- and off-peak order fulfillment within 15 working days. Its stated capabilities include R&D, customized formulations, formulation optimization, application testing, troubleshooting, multilingual documentation, and after-sales support. The supplier reports extensive export coverage and began exporting in 2015, but the available trade evidence shows only one recorded transaction and one associated buyer. Financial credibility cannot be assessed because financial data is excluded from evaluation.

Supplier typeThe supplier is explicitly classified as both a Trading Company and Manufacturer/Factory. Its stated business focuses on chemical products and industrial additives, including Titanium Dioxide, HPMC, VAE, HEC, CMC, and related materials.

CertificationsThe supplier lists ISO 9000, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 14000, and ISO 20000 certifications. These stated certifications provide explicit evidence of certified management-system coverage, although the slices do not provide certificate numbers, validity dates, or scope details.

After-Sales capabilityThe supplier states that it provides after-sales service, multilingual documentation, formulation optimization, application testing, and troubleshooting. These are explicit service offerings supporting customers after product delivery.

R&D capabilityThe supplier describes a dedicated R&D team, technical innovation, market-responsive product development, and feedback integration from global partners. It also reports total R&D engineer experience of 11–20 years, supporting an established innovation function.

Production capacityThe supplier presents itself as a chemical manufacturer and reports two production lines, 21–30 quality-control staff, and fulfillment within 15 working days in both peak and off-peak periods. Its product portfolio and end-to-end commercial supply description support production capability, although total output details are not evaluated here.

Customization capabilityThe supplier explicitly offers customized formulations for specific application challenges and provides formulation optimization, application testing, and troubleshooting. Its process includes sample testing through full-scale commercial supply, indicating support for tailored industrial additive solutions.

Product Q&A

Q:What is food-grade HPMC?

A white powder derived from plant cellulose that dissolves in water to form a transparent viscous solution. Used in food as a thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer. Labeled as E464.

Q:What foods is it used in?

Baked goods, gluten-free foods (as a gluten substitute), plant-based meat, plant-based milk/yogurt, sauces, and processed meat products. It is also a plant-based alternative to gelatin, suitable for vegan and halal foods.

Q:What is the difference between food-grade and industrial-grade?

Purity standards are different. Food-grade must comply with food safety regulations, with extremely low levels of heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium, etc.), no harmful microorganisms, and strictly controlled residual solvents. Industrial-grade does not need to meet these standards.

Q:What is the difference between instant and hot-soluble types?

Instant type dissolves directly in cold water, suitable for liquid foods. Hot-soluble type requires dispersion in hot water and thickens upon cooling, suitable for dry powder premixes. Hot-soluble type cannot be added directly to liquids, otherwise it will clump.

Q:How to dissolve it? How to avoid clumping?

Dry mixing method is recommended: mix the HPMC powder evenly with other dry powders such as sugar or flour first, then add water to dissolve. For hot-soluble type, disperse in 70 hot water and then cool.