... food, beverages, icings, dressings, instant noodles, etc. Properties1. Thickening: CMC can produce high viscosity at low concentration. It also acts ... helps increase shelf life of food.3. Suspending aid: CMC acts as emulsifier and suspension stabilizer, particularly in icings ... prevent absorption of excessive vegetable oil.5. Chemical stability: CMC is resistant to heat, light, mold and commonly used ...