Akucell® and Cekol® AFI
CMC (Carboxymethyl Cellulose) for pet food
Introduction

Features

Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) is an anionic, water soluble,cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups. It works as astrong pellet binder to produce pellets with a superior durability
and hardness at low inclusion levels.

Moist foods• Fast and efficient viscosity build up of gravy from coatedkibbles• Efficient thickening and water binding in canned pet food
• Improved binding of pate-like products• Uniform distribution of fat and meat
• Keep feed freshness• Cost efficient replacer to reduce blood plasma protein

It can partially substitute blood plasma protein and / orcarrageenan in the formula for cost reduction.

CMC products
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Akucell AF 0305
Akucell® AF 2781
Akucell® AF 2785
Akucell® AF 3265
Akucell® AF 3275®

• Cekol AFI 35000SB®

Benefits• Sustainable, cost effective and reliable alternative toguar gum• Improves texture and consistency• Effective at low concentration• Recommended as binder and extrusion aid• Dissolves easily in hot and cold water• No effect on the smell and taste

Semi-moist foods• Excellent extrusion aid• Even distribution of fine particles
Dry foods• Efficient thickening and water binding with reduced
disintegration• Moist holding• Good texture

Packaging and transport

Regulatory status

Packing multiply paper bags with an inner polyethylene bag.
The shelf life is 3 years from date of production provided whenthe material is stored in the original bags under dry and cool
conditions. The viscosity of cellulose gum may decrease slightlyin time.

Regulatory status product complies with current standarnds andregulations of WHO/FAO, FCC and EC. Our Akucell® cellulose
gum brands are GMP+ assured.

Certifications
Safety and handling
Material safety data sheet (MSDS) available on request.

Our production facility is certified for the following quality
standards:
FSSC 22000, ISO 9001/14001, Kosher and Halal.

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2March 2024

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