Food Thickeners: Enhancing Texture and Consistency in Foods
Food thickeners are ingredients added to foods and beverages to improve thickness, texture, and overall mouthfeel. They help create smooth, stable products and are commonly used in sauces, soups, dairy items, desserts, drinks, and baked goods. Thickeners make foods more enjoyable and improve their consistency without altering the flavor.
How Food Thickeners Work
Thickeners absorb water or interact with other ingredients to increase the viscosity of a product. Some thickeners swell when heated, while others work instantly at room temperature. They help create creamy textures, maintain stability, and prevent separation—especially in liquid or semi-liquid foods.
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