FMC BioPolymer - Alginate, Carrageenan and Microcrystalline Cellulose Based Ingredients and Formulations

FMC BioPolymer is recognized the world over as a leading supplier of Avicel® and Avicel-plus® microcrystalline cellulose (cellulose gel), FMC carrageenan, Protanal® alginate and propylene glycol alginate (PGA). These naturally occurring ingredients are sourced from renewable raw materials that ensure product availability, and they are the basis for improving texture, enhancing stability and imparting structure in a variety of food products.

For more than 65 years, FMC BioPolymer has offered the tools food formulators need to create or improve their food products – from a broad palette of naturally occurring ingredients, to worldwide expertise in creating the desired stability, texture and structure in food products.

ALGINATE, CARRAGEENAN, KONJAC, MCC, PGA AND FUNCTIONAL SYSTEMS

Ranging in product functionalities such as viscosity and suspension stability in beverages and emulsions; structure and texture in processed meats and confections; desirable structures and bake and freeze-thaw stability in gelled desserts and bakery products; FMC BioPolymer continues to maintain a leadership position by improving on existing technology and creating revolutionary breakthroughs that offer food formulators more tools to achieve success.

FORMULATIONS FOR DAIRY, BAKERY, EMULSION, DESSERT AND MEAT PRODUCTS

Simply being ingredients experts is not enough in today's dynamic food industry. Success can only be achieved by understanding all aspects of formulating foods within key market segments, the dairy industry, bakery and confections, emulsions, desserts and meat systems.

Exceptional quality and performance is built into our basic product lines at three levels, raw material sourcing, the manufacturing, and understanding and tailoring the functional properties of each product to meet customer requirements. But it's not just our products that make us a leading supplier of ingredients; it's our commitment to focus on the needs of our customers at every level, from innovative food formulations and processing, to distribution and shipping channels.

Our capabilities encompass:

• State-of-the-art formulations and applications technology for innovative product development
• Localized customer technical exchange programs - at either the customer or FMC facilities
• Technology to enhance stabilization, improve texture and impart structure
• Complete project development and implementation based on current trends and marketing analysis
• Safe, convenient and environmentally responsible packaging

INGREDIENTS FOR VISCOSITY, SUSPENSION STABILITY, STRUCTURE AND TEXTURE

Our laboratories, manufacturing facilities, teams of food technologists, chemists, engineers and technicians are available to work with you at any level; from simple product recommendations and starting formulations, to customized product development and testing, to scale-up processing support. This high level of support is available to you throughout the life of your product.

Working with us as partners, you can utilize these ingredients to master texture, structure and stabilization for both processing and consumer benefits. Rely on FMC BioPolymer for collaboration, inspiration and innovation. Before starting your next food formulation, please contact us and let us work with you to complete your masterpiece. Please enquire below, contact your local FMC BioPolymer representative to discuss your latest innovation, or visit our website.