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Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) (466), is a water soluble cellulose derivative. It is used for its thickening and stabilising properties. It gives a rich, creamy mouthfeel. Salad dressing, gravies and fruit pie filling are some of the typical applications for CMC.