... life of food.3. Suspending aid: CMC acts as emulsifier and suspension stabilizer, particularly in icings to control ice crystal size ... on the surface of fried food, eg. instant noodle, and prevent absorption of excessive vegetable oil.5. Chemical stability: CMC ... drilling, textiles, pharmaceutical, paint, ceramics, daily-use chemicals, paper and other industries. It can be used as suspending agent,water ...