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Metolose^® SFE

METOLOSE^® SFE food grade is a range of low to high viscosity food quality Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose products.

The main functions of METOLOSE^® SFE:

Entrainment of air
Stabilization of phases (Emulsification)
Reduction of oil uptake
Processing aid for thermally processed products

Product facts

E Number:	E 464
Substitution:	MeO = 27.0-30.0% ; HPO = 4.0-7.5%
Character:	Semi-firm thermal gel, better compatibility with others

METOLOSE^® SFE grades:

Grade	Labeled Viscosity (2% aqueous solution, 20°C)
SFE-400	400
SFE-4000	4000
SFE-25000	25000

SFE Applications

METOLOSE^® improves water retentivity of dough and final product, and it also helps to keep soft texture and extends shelf life. In gluten free bread, METOLOSE^® gives good loaf volume with a proper texture. Furthermore, example for doughnuts, METOLOSE^® reduces oil absorption and helps to maintain the structure. METOLOSE^® provides all these properties without stiff texture.