Thickener




Thickener is a substance which can increase the viscosity of a liquid without substantially changing its other properties. They provide body, increase stability of the product, and improve suspension of added ingredients. Edible thickeners are commonly used to thicken sauces, soups, and puddings without altering their taste; thickeners are also used in paints, inks, explosives, and cosmetics. Thickening agents are often regulated as food additives and as cosmetics and personal hygiene product ingredients.

Product

Feature

  • Slightly soluble in ethanol.
  • Biodegradable.
  • Stable in pH 5.5-10.

Function

  • Gelling agent.
  • Thickening & stabilising agent.
  • Could reduce blood cholesterol.

Feature

  • High viscosity but reduced by the addition of electrolyte and at low pH.
  • Soluble in both hot & cold water.
  • Viscosity decreases on heating.

Function

  • Water binding.
  • Suspending agent.
  • Stabilizing agent.
  • Emulsifier.

Feature

  • Enhance spreadability.
  • Extend shelf life.
  • Prevent syneresis (watering out).

Function

  • Thickener.
  • Stabilizer & Gelling agent.
  • Film former.

Feature

  • Gels performed on cooling in the presence of salt.
  • Easily make high viscous solution.
  • Gels which prepared at pH 6-10 could give heat-resistance.

Function

  • Thickening.
  • Gelling agent.
  • Stabilizer.

Feature

  • Give full mouthfeel.
  • Wide range (pH 2-12).
  • Resistant to enzymatic degradation & good thermal stability.

Function

  • Stabiliser.
  • Emulsifier.
  • Thickening agent.
  • Suspending agent.

Feature

  • Give full mouthfeel.
  • Wide range (pH 2-12).
  • Resistant to enzymatic degradation & good thermal stability.

Function

  • Stabiliser.
  • Emulsifier.
  • Thickening agent.
  • Suspending agent.

Feature

  • Increased pH result in increased viscosity.
  • High Ester pectin couldn't be melted after solidification.
  • Low ester pectin need calcium to form gel.

Function

  • Thickening agent.
  • Gelation agent.
  • Stabilising.
  • Emulsifying agents.