FMC Corporation

FMC Corporation is chemical and agricultural company and its Biopolymer group is a leading manufacturer of cellulosic and hydrocolloid stabilizers like carrageenan, alginates, cellulose gel, konjac and other food gums. FMC Corporation uses of advanced research and development technologies to enhance texture, stability and shelf life of food and beverage applications such as confectionary, beverages, dairy, dessert, dressings, meat and restructured food.

FMC Corp. Opens New Singapore Technical Center

FMC Corp. announced the opening of its new Singapore Technical Center, which features a state-of-the-art food laboratory that will serve the technology and formulation needs of FMC's growing food and beverage customers throughout Southeast Asia. ...More
March 14, 2012
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Colors, Nutraceuticals
FMC BioPolymer Announces Price Increases

FMC BioPolymer announced a price increase of up to 15 percent on its carrageenan and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) based products. ...More
October 28, 2010
Posted in News
Crafting Better Dairy Stability

Gums and hydrocolloids can do much to maximize the stability of dairy products, whether refrigerated, frozen or shelf stable. ...More
October 21, 2010
Posted in Articles
Stabilizing Ice Cream

If you’ve ever opened a carton of ice cream and found an unappealing layer of ice crystals sitting on top, you’ve seen why stabilizers are important. Suppressing this crystal growth during temperature abuse of the product is one role stabilizers play. “Stabilizers provide ...More
January 28, 2009 Cindy Hazen, Contributing Editor
Posted in Articles
FMC Acquires Hydrocolloid Ingredients Business

FMC Corporation acquired the hydrocolloid ingredients business of International Specialty Products. ...More
August 19, 2008
Posted in News
Texture Without the Calories

Food formulators know all too well that sugar and fat provide most of the palate-pleasing textures Americans crave, as well as excessive calories. Their removal or reduction requires the addition of myriad ingredients that assist in recovering the rich texture synonymous ...More
May 5, 2008 By Donna Berry, Contributing Editor
Posted in Articles
Functional Fibers

Photo: Gum Technology Corporation Everyone knows fiber is good for you. Nutritional wisdom advises the importance of adequate bulk or roughage in the diet. Insoluble fiber benefits the digestive system by improving regularity and reducing the risk of colon cancer. Soluble ...More
May 4, 2007 Cindy Hazen
Posted in Articles, Fiber
The Art of Suspending Particulates

Product development blends art and science. It requires equal parts aesthetics and technical know-how to create a visually appealing product. Yet formulators must also have a bit of prescience to anticipate the life of the product. How will the product look after ...More
November 7, 2006 Cindy Hazen
Posted in Articles
Stabilizer Solutions

Stabilizer Solutions By Cindy Hazen Contributing Editor The task of a food developer is to blend combinations of ingredients in such a way as to achieve a desired outcome. It can be like trying to bring diverse groups of people together. Some people are naturally drawn to ...More
May 5, 2006 Cindy Hazen
Posted in Articles
In the Thick of It

May 2005 In the Thick of It By Cindy Hazen Contributing Editor When it comes to improving texture and adding body to foods, home cooks have a few well-known tricks. Flour, corn starch or arrowroot, mixed with cold water and added to sauces or gravies, will provide ...More
May 1, 2005 Cindy Hazen
Posted in Articles