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product_id: 694823505
title: "Special Ingredients Methocel (Methylcellulose) 500g Premium Quality Food Grade, Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten Free – Recyclable Container"
brand: "special ingredients"
price: "$113.62"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Special Ingredients"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/694823505-special-ingredients-methocel-methylcellulose-500g-premium-quality-food-grade-vegan
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# Gels when heated >45ºC Recyclable packaging Prevents ice crystals in ice cream Special Ingredients Methocel (Methylcellulose) 500g Premium Quality Food Grade, Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten Free – Recyclable Container

**Brand:** special ingredients
**Price:** $113.62
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Elevate your kitchen 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?** $113.62 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/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

- • **Melt-in-mouth hot gels:** Transforms sauces & desserts with unique heat-activated gelling
- • **Ice cream’s best friend:** Stops ice crystals for ultra-smooth frozen treats
- • **Clear, flexible edible films:** Innovate plating and food presentation with solid, transparent films
- • **Vegan, Non-GMO & Gluten-Free:** Clean-label ingredient for conscious culinary creators
- • **Versatile thickener & stabilizer:** Perfectly balances texture in dressings and sauces

## Overview

Special Ingredients Methocel (Methylcellulose) is a premium 500g food-grade powder that dissolves in cold water and uniquely gels when heated above 45ºC, then melts back when cooled. Ideal as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier, it prevents ice crystal formation in ice cream and creates clear, flexible edible films. Vegan, Non-GMO, gluten-free, and packaged in a recyclable container, it’s a must-have for innovative chefs and food professionals seeking cutting-edge texture control.

## 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: Worked wonders :)
Review: Zuerst - das Produkt ist qualitativ absolut in Ordnung! Aber liebe Hersteller / Verkäufer, ich brauche es als Emulgator in der Küche für Schäume als Speisendekoration. 4-5 im Jahr jeweils eine Messerspitze (2-3g)! Also werfe ich nach einem Jahr (Ende Haltbarkeit) 90g weg - schade. Wie wärs mit einer 20g Packung?

## 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 |
| ASIN  | B00IMIXSU6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #29,459 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #36 in Cooking & Baking Thickeners |
| Brand Name | Special Ingredients |
| Coin Variety 1 | Methylcellulose |
| Cuisine | English |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (4,000) |
| Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (4,000) |
| Diet Type | Gluten Free |
| Flavor | Methocel |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Form | Powder |
| Item Package Weight | 0.57 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 500 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Special Ingredients Ltd |
| Manufacturer  | Special Ingredients Ltd |
| Material Features | GMO Free, Gluten Free, Vegan |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 11.5 x 11.5 x 13 cm; 500 g |
| Size | 500 g (Pack of 1) |
| Specialty | Gluten Free, Halal, Kosher Certified, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| 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

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 18 August 2017*

Worked wonders :)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***P on 10 December 2023*

Zuerst - das Produkt ist qualitativ absolut in Ordnung! Aber liebe Hersteller / Verkäufer, ich brauche es als Emulgator in der Küche für Schäume als Speisendekoration. 4-5 im Jahr jeweils eine Messerspitze (2-3g)! Also werfe ich nach einem Jahr (Ende Haltbarkeit) 90g weg - schade. Wie wärs mit einer 20g Packung?

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***T on 10 August 2023*

Leider trennte sich das Fett von der Flüssigkeit nach einigen Tagen. Das lag aber vmtl. An meiner Verarbeitungweise.

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*Store origin: US*
*Last updated: 2026-03-04*