Thickening Agents

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Also known as:  Stabilisers;  Stabilizers;  Stabilising Agents;  Stabilizing Agents;  Texturizing Agents;  Texturisers;  Texturizers;  Thickeners

 

Description

Thickening Agents are a group of Food Additives employed to add texture (thicken) to the Processed Foods to which they are added.

 

Types of Thickening Agents

 Agar

 Alginates

 Carrageenans

 Gelatin

 Pectins

 

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