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Hydrocolloids, thickeners & emulsifiers

Thickeners, gelling agents, stabilizers and emulsifiers for food, beverage, pharma and personal care manufacturers, sourced from vetted producers. Download the sample spec sheet for each product, then send us your grade and quantity.

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Products in this category

Agar (E 406)

CAS 9002-18-0

A polysaccharide extracted from red seaweeds (Gelidiaceae and Gracilariaceae). Insoluble in cold water, soluble in boiling water.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Gelling agent in desserts, confectionery and bakery fillings
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 406) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Alginic Acid (E 400)

CAS on request

A hydrophilic carbohydrate extracted with dilute alkali from brown seaweeds. Insoluble in water; slowly soluble in alkaline solutions such as sodium carbonate.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Thickener and stabilizer
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 400) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Carrageenan (E 407)

CAS 11114-20-8

Extracted from red seaweeds with water or dilute alkali. Kappa, iota and lambda types differ by sulphate content. Soluble in hot water.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Gelling and stabilizing in dairy desserts, plant-based drinks and meat products
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 407) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Chitosan

CAS on request

Grade and specification from the producer, on request.

Main applications
  • Tell us your application; grade and suitability are confirmed with the producer.
Grades & forms
Spec on request

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Distilled Monoglycerides, DMG (E 471)

CAS 123-94-4

Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids from edible oils and fats (E 471). Insoluble in water, soluble in warm ethanol.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Emulsifier in bakery, margarine and ice cream
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 471) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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EDTA

CAS 60-00-4

Grade and specification from the producer, on request.

Main applications
  • Tell us your application; grade and suitability are confirmed with the producer.
Grades & forms
Spec on request

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EDTA disodium

CAS 139-33-3

Grade and specification from the producer, on request.

Main applications
  • Tell us your application; grade and suitability are confirmed with the producer.
Grades & forms
Spec on request

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EDTA tetrasodium

CAS 13235-36-4

Grade and specification from the producer, on request.

Main applications
  • Home & institutional cleaning: Chelating agent in cleaner formulations
Grades & forms
Spec on request

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Gelatin

CAS 9000-70-8

Grade, bloom strength and source material per producer specification, on request.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Gelling agent in confectionery and desserts
Grades & forms
Spec on request

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Gellan Gum (E 418)

CAS 71010-52-1

A polysaccharide made by fermentation with Pseudomonas elodea. Soluble in water, forming a viscous solution.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Suspension in beverages; gels and fillings
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 418) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Guar Gum (E 412)

CAS 9000-30-0

The ground seed endosperm of the guar plant, mainly galactomannan. Dispersible in cold water.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Thickener in dairy, sauces and bakery
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 412) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Hyaluronic Acid

CAS on request

Grade and specification from the producer, on request.

Main applications
  • Personal care & cosmetics: Active in personal care formulations
Grades & forms
Spec on request

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Konjac Gum (E 425(i))

CAS 37220-17-0

Glucomannan extracted from the root of Amorphophallus konjac. Dispersible in hot or cold water, forming a highly viscous solution.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Gels, jellies and noodles
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 425(i)) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Maltodextrin

CAS 9050-36-6

Grade and specification from the producer, on request.

Main applications
  • Tell us your application; grade and suitability are confirmed with the producer.
Grades & forms
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Pectin (E 440(i))

CAS 9000-69-5

Partial methyl esters of polygalacturonic acid, extracted from edible plant material, usually citrus or apples. Dispersible in water.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Jams, fruit preparations and confectionery
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 440(i)) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Propylene Glycol (E 1520)

CAS 57-55-6

Clear, colourless, hygroscopic, viscous liquid. Soluble in water, ethanol and acetone.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Carrier for flavorings and colors
  • Pharma & nutraceuticals: Excipient and carrier
  • Chemical & industrial: Solvent and carrier
  • Packaging & bioplastics: Process chemical in packaging plants
  • Home & institutional cleaning: Solvent in cleaner formulations
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 1520) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Sodium Alginate (E 401)

CAS 9005-38-3

The sodium salt of alginic acid, from brown seaweeds.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Thickening and gelling
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 401) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, CMC (E 466)

CAS 9004-32-4

Also called cellulose gum or NaCMC: the partial sodium salt of a carboxymethyl ether of cellulose. Forms a viscous colloidal dispersion in water.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Thickener in beverages, bakery and frozen desserts
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 466) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Xanthan Gum (E 415)

CAS 11138-66-2

A polysaccharide made by fermentation with Xanthomonas campestris, then purified, dried and milled. Dispersible in water.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Sauces, dressings, soups and condiments; suspension in beverages
  • Pharma & nutraceuticals: Excipient and carrier
  • Personal care & cosmetics: Thickener in lotions, gels and shampoos
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 415) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Droplet promise. Origin confirmed in every offer. Sample lot record on request, from the producer. SDS, allergen and other statements on request. We work with vetted producers and give you access to U.S.- and EU-stocked material through our partner network.

Data sheet, SDS and COA on request. Every delivery ships with a COA linked to the delivered lot.

Questions buyers ask

Which hydrocolloids can McBoeck supply?

The products on this page, from xanthan, guar and pectin to carrageenan, agar and cellulose gum. If yours is not listed, send us the name, grade and quantity: we work like a brokerage with a wide partner network.

What are the spec sheets based on?

Most sheets are sample specifications based on EU Regulation 231/2012. Actual values depend on the producer. The producer's specification and the COA for your lot are available on request.

Can I get FCC or USP grade?

For the EU-listed products on this page, FCC / USP grade is available on request for U.S. food and pharma use.

Which documents can I get?

Origin confirmed in every offer. Sample lot record on request, from the producer. SDS, allergen and other statements on request.

Don't see your product?

We work like a brokerage with a wide partner network. Send us the name, grade and quantity, and we will source it. Email [email protected] or call +1 (713) 766-6811.

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