- In conclusion, HPMC is a valuable additive in building coating adhesives due to its excellent viscosity control, enhanced adhesion properties, and environmental friendliness. Its versatility and effectiveness make it a popular choice among contractors and homeowners alike, and its widespread use in the construction industry is likely to continue well into the future.
In this blog, we took an in-depth look at Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC), a plant-based compound that revolutionized the nutritional supplement and pharmaceutical industries. We found that HPMC not only provides functional benefits as a thickener and stabilizer, but is also a safe and inclusive alternative to gelatin, making it suitable for a wide audience, including vegetarians and vegans.
The approval from regulatory authorities such as EFSA and the FDA emphasizes the safety of HPMC, supported by extensive scientific studies. Furthermore, the moisture-resistant properties and thermal stability of HPMC in capsule and tablet forms are undeniable, contributing to the quality and sustainability of nutritional supplements.
Cellulose is the most frequent polysaccharide in nature consisting of (some hundreds up to ten thousands) β-glycosidic linked glucose molecules. It is the main constituent of plant cell walls and vegetable fibre. It occurs mostly associated with hemicelluloses and lignin. It is therefore a common component of plant-based feed for all food producing and companion animals. However, these animals are not capable to digest cellulose enzymatically due to the lack of cellulases. The monomer element of cellulose, glucose, will not be released from cellulose. But gastrointestinal microbes can split cellulose, the main degradation products are short-chain fatty acids. In a simplified view, monogastric animals cannot digest cellulose, small amounts are microbially degraded in the large intestine. Minor amounts of cellulose may be absorbed as such by paracellular transport (passing through the intercellular space) or by transcytosis (transcellular transport of macromolecules captured in vesicles). On the other side, animals with large fermentation chambers in the intestine, such as ruminants, horses and rabbits, utilise large amounts of cellulose as energy source. In summary, cellulose is a natural part of feed and plays a physiological role in nutrition of animals (see Section 3.2.1).
HPMC gel can be used as a fat substitute in low-fat or fat-free foods, helping to achieve the desired texture without adding calories from fat.







What else is HPMC used for?

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hidroxipropilmetilcelulosa (Esp.); hidroxipropilmetilcelulose (Port.); HPMC; hydroxypropylmethylcellulose; cellulose 2-hydroxypropyl methyl ether; propylene glycol ether; hypromellose
