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product_id: 694823505
title: "Methocel (Methylcellulose) 500g Premium Quality Food Grade, Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten Free – Recyclable Container"
brand: "special ingredients"
price: "$168"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Special Ingredients"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/694823505-methocel-methylcellulose-500g-premium-quality-food-grade-vegan-non-gmo
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Recyclable packaging Prevents ice crystals in ice cream Gels above 45ºC Methocel (Methylcellulose) 500g Premium Quality Food Grade, Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten Free – Recyclable Container

**Brand:** special ingredients
**Price:** $168
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Elevate your culinary game with heat-activated magic!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Methocel (Methylcellulose) 500g Premium Quality Food Grade, Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten Free – Recyclable Container by special ingredients
- **How much does it cost?** $168 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/694823505-methocel-methylcellulose-500g-premium-quality-food-grade-vegan-non-gmo)

## 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

- • **Clear, Flexible Films:** Innovate with edible films for modern culinary presentations.
- • **Melt-in-Mouth Hot Gels:** Transforms sauces and desserts with unique heat-activated gelling.
- • **Ice Cream Crystal Control:** Keeps your frozen treats perfectly smooth and creamy.
- • **Vegan, Non-GMO & Gluten-Free:** Clean, conscious ingredient for mindful food creators.
- • **Versatile Thickener & Stabilizer:** Elevate dressings, sauces, and emulsions with professional-grade texture.

## Overview

Special Ingredients Methocel is a premium food-grade methylcellulose powder that uniquely gels when heated above 45ºC and liquefies upon cooling, enabling innovative hot gels and flexible edible films. Ideal as a thickener and stabilizer, it prevents ice crystal formation in ice cream and enhances texture in sauces and dressings. Vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, and packaged in recyclable containers, it’s the perfect ingredient for forward-thinking chefs and food artisans.

## 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: günstig
Review: Worked wonders :)

## 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 |
| Additives | Xanthan Gum |
| Best Sellers Rank | #28,520 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #52 in Cooking & Baking Thickeners |
| Brand | Special Ingredients |
| Caffeine Content | suitable for vegans |
| Country of origin | VARIOUS |
| Cuisine | English |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,988) |
| Date First Available | 1 May 2024 |
| Format | Powder |
| Manufacturer | Special Ingredients Ltd |
| Product Dimensions | 11.5 x 11.5 x 13 cm; 500 g |
| Special Feature | Gluten Free, Halal, Kosher Certified, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Units | 500.0 Grams |
| Weight | 560 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 H***. on 17 October 2025*

günstig

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

Worked wonders :)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***. on 30 December 2025*

I purchased this to make ice cream for my diabetic husband. It’s a good sized tub and will last a long time. I used a half teaspoon for just over a pint of ice cream to put through the ninja creami swirl. It came out great and tasted just like Mr Whippy ice cream. I can’t get sugar free ice cream for love nor money so decided to make my own. It came out great using this product. Don’t be tempted to use more. It’ll wreck your machine. A half teaspoon is more than enough.

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-12*