HPMC - hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (250g & 1kg)

The functional ingredient for better gluten free bread.

HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) is a cellulose-derived functional ingredient that has become one of the most useful tools in gluten free bread formulation.

Unlike a conventional flour or starch, HPMC is used at low levels to help create the structure and stability that gluten would normally provide. It hydrates during mixing to help form a cohesive dough, supports gas retention during proving and contributes to structure as the bread bakes.

The result can be a more workable dough, greater volume, improved shape retention and a lighter, more cohesive crumb.

What does HPMC do?

• Builds structure – helps create a stable gluten free dough matrix.
• Improves dough handling – produces a more cohesive, workable dough that can be shaped.
• Supports gas retention – helps the dough hold the gases produced during fermentation, contributing to increased volume.
• Improves oven rise – the structure becomes particularly effective during baking, helping the loaf maintain its shape as it expands.
• Improves crumb texture – contributes to a softer, more resilient and less crumbly finished bread.
• Stabilises formulations – also provides thickening, emulsifying and water-binding functionality.

Particularly useful for gluten free bread

HPMC is especially valuable when developing high-hydration gluten free doughs that need to behave more like conventional bread dough. It works particularly well alongside ingredients such as psyllium, starches and proteins, with each contributing a different part of the overall structure.

It can be used in sandwich loaves, rolls, burger buns, baguettes, focaccia, pizza and other yeasted gluten free doughs.

This is a specialist ingredient rather than a simple thickener - ideal for bakers and food developers looking for greater control over dough handling, volume, crumb structure and consistency.

Available in: 250g & 1kg.

Current batch best before : 10/09/2027

Country of origin : China