Analysis of the properties and uses of commonly used food grade thickeners

thickeners are a type of additive that can increase the viscosity of food or form a gel. thickening agent can make food sticky, smooth and refreshing, with a special flavor and water retention effect. it also has the function of stabilizing the emulsified or suspended state. thickeners are hydrophilic polymer compounds and are divided into two categories: natural thickeners and chemically synthesized thickeners. most natural exaggerating…