--- product_id: 694823505 title: "Special Ingredients Methocel (Methylcellulose) 500g Premium Quality Food Grade, Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten Free – Recyclable Container" brand: "special ingredients" price: "443.65 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Special Ingredients" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/694823505-special-ingredients-methocel-methylcellulose-500g-premium-quality-food-grade-vegan store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Gels above 45ºC Recyclable packaging Prevents ice crystals Special Ingredients Methocel (Methylcellulose) 500g Premium Quality Food Grade, Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten Free – Recyclable Container **Brand:** special ingredients **Price:** 443.65 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Elevate your culinary game with the magic of heat-activated gels! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Special Ingredients Methocel (Methylcellulose) 500g Premium Quality Food Grade, Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten Free – Recyclable Container by special ingredients - **How much does it cost?** 443.65 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/694823505-special-ingredients-methocel-methylcellulose-500g-premium-quality-food-grade-vegan) ## Best For - special ingredients enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted special ingredients brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ice Crystal Defense:** Keeps your ice cream perfectly smooth and creamy - • **Heat-Activated Hot Gels:** Transforms at 45ºC for melt-in-mouth textures - • **Clear, Flexible Edible Films:** Innovate with solid, transparent films for modern culinary creations - • **Vegan, Non-GMO & Gluten-Free:** Clean, conscious ingredient for the mindful professional chef - • **Versatile Thickener & Stabilizer:** Elevate sauces, dressings, and cocktails with flawless consistency ## Overview Special Ingredients Methocel is a premium 500g food-grade methylcellulose powder that dissolves in cold water and uniquely gels when heated above 45ºC, creating innovative hot gels that melt in the mouth. Perfect for thickening, stabilizing, and preventing ice crystals in ice cream, it also produces clear, flexible edible films. Vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, and packaged in a recyclable container, it’s a must-have for modern, health-conscious culinary professionals seeking versatile, cutting-edge food textures. ## Description Methocel (methylcellulose) is purified cellulose. Grade 1 purification. To be used in food applications where a thickener, stabiliser or dispersant is required. Methocel disolves in cold water and gels in hot water. Methocel has the unique ability to form a gel when heated above 45ºC which will then return to a liquid state upon cooling (approx 15ºC) . Perfect for creating hot gels which melt in the mouth. Methocel can also be used to produce clear solid & flexible films. Films are produced by allowing a Methocel solution to dry out at a low temperature. Preventing the soltution from gelling. Other applications include emulsification and suspension. Applications: Create Hot Gels which will melt in the mouth. Use as a thickener and stabiliser in sauces and dressing. Add Ice Cream to help prevent ice crystals forming during freezing. Produce solid, flexible and clear films. Create Hot Ice Creams and Jellies. How to use: Methocel dissolves in cold water and gels in hot water. But preparing a solution of Methocel cannot be done with just cold water. The Methocel will not disperse very well and will lump. The best method to use Methocel is to add to hot water approx 70ºC. Then add twice the amount of cold water to the solution. This will bring the temperature of the solution down and the Methocel will dissolve. For example if your recipe uses 900ml of water, add the methocel to 300ml of hot water approx 70ºC then add 600ml of cold water. Should be refrigerated for approx 3 hours before using Methocel solution to ensure all particules are disolved. Hot gels using Methocel may sometimes be subject to a small amount of leeching, this can be controlled by adding Xanthan Gum to help bind the water and solution. Dosage Rates: 0.5%-2.0% Storage Conditions: Dark, Dry and Cool Conditions. Shelf life of 2 years. Review: High quality and good price with no added ingredients - Great product. Also available direct so no need to buy through desertcart! Review: Quality product - Food grade and a really useful product to have on hand for cocktails ## Features - Create Hot Gels which will melt in the mouth. - Use as a thickener and stabiliser in sauces and dressing. - Add Ice Cream to help prevent ice crystals forming during freezing. - Produce solid, flexible and clear films. - Create Hot Ice Creams and Jellies. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00IMIXSU6 | | Best Sellers Rank | #28,536 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #69 in Cooking & Baking Thickeners | | Brand | Special Ingredients | | Brand Name | Special Ingredients | | Coin Variety 1 | Methylcellulose | | Cuisine | English | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 54 Reviews | | Diet Type | Gluten Free | | Flavor | Methocel | | Item Form | Powder | | Item Package Weight | 0.57 Kilograms | | Item Weight | 500 Grams | | Item weight | 500 Grams | | Manufacturer | Special Ingredients Ltd | | Material Features | GMO Free, Gluten Free, Vegan | | Material features | GMO Free, Gluten Free, Vegan | | Number of Items | 1 | | Size | 500 g (Pack of 1) | | Specialty | Gluten Free, Halal, Kosher Certified, Vegan, Vegetarian | | Unit Count | 500.0 Grams | | Unit count | 500.0 Grams | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Special Ingredients - **Item weight:** 500 Grams - **Material features:** GMO Free, Gluten Free, Vegan - **Specialty:** Gluten Free, Halal, Kosher Certified, Vegan, Vegetarian - **Unit count:** 500.0 Grams ## Images ![Special Ingredients Methocel (Methylcellulose) 500g Premium Quality Food Grade, Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten Free – Recyclable Container - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7179o0RhirL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality and good price with no added ingredients *by M***P on 3 August 2025* Great product. Also available direct so no need to buy through Amazon! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality product *by R***R on 9 June 2024* Food grade and a really useful product to have on hand for cocktails ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well *by A***R on 8 October 2022* Neutral food additive. 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