Tylose Powder or CMC
Most refer to these as being the same exact product and interchangeable, which it is to a point. It is a synthetic version of Gum Tragacanth, which is pretty expensive compared to CMC or Tylose. Gum Tragacanth has a slightly yellow color to it; whereas, Tylose or CMC is a white powder. Gum Trag gives you a slightly yellowish paste if used to make gum paste or edible glue.
Gum Traganth is a natural product whereas, CMC or Tylose is a man made product. CMC is the main ingredient in Tylose; but, Tylose also has sugar and dextrin. Yes, they can be used interchangeably, but CMC is pure carboxymetnyl cellulose which is stronger; so, therefore requires less to be added.
For Cake People, we use it to make Gum Paste, Edible Glue and to stiffen fondant for figure modeling. Some believe that just adding Tylose to fondant makes it a gum paste. However, it isn’t as strong as gum paste nor will it roll as thin as gum paste.