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HPMC is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in foods and dietary supplements. It is also listed as an approved food additive in many other countries, including the European Union, Canada, Australia and Japan. These regulatory approvals are based on extensive safety assessments, including toxicology studies and evaluation of their use in various applications.
Besonderheiten: Wässrige HPMC-Gele neigen dazu, bei der Erwärmung bei einer bestimmten Temperatur sehr schnell ihre Viskosität zu erhöhen. Diese Temperatur wird häufig als Gelpunkt bezeichnet, was in diesem Fall jedoch nicht völlig korrekt ist. Dieser Verfestigungsprozess ist reversibel, das heißt, sobald die Temperatur genügend gefallen ist, wird auch das Gel wieder flüssiger. Diesen Effekt macht man sich z. B. in der Lebensmitteltechnologie zunutze: Bratlingen wird HPMC zugesetzt, damit sie beim Braten (hohe Temperatur) fest, beim Verzehr (niedrigere Temperatur) jedoch wieder zart sind.
What is HPMC used for?
It is most frequently utilized in vegan-friendly products as a gelatin and gluten substitute. HPMC can be used as toothpaste, mouthwash, and other oral care products and cosmetics. It acts as a moisturizer on the skin, but it's not approved to be used in that capacity by the FDA. HPMC is used in medicine to help prevent or treat diarrhea caused by certain antibiotics or other medications. It can also be used as an ointment for wounds or burns because it provides relief from pain and healing without leaving behind any scarring or discoloration.