The currently allowed food thickeners include agar powder, sodium carboxymethyl starch (CMS), carrageenan, and pectin , Sodium Alginate, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Konjac Gum, Gum Arabic, Gum Arabic, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Hydroxypropyl Starch, Ethyl Tapioca Starch, Maltodextrin, Cyclodextrin, Hydroxymethyl 40 kinds of cellulose (CMC), etc.
There are certain regulations on the application range and dosage of this tackifier. It is recommended to read the product manual carefully or consult a professional before use.
The following aspects should be considered when choosing a food thickener that suits you:
Food features: Different ingredients must use different binders, such as sugar cubes, crystal jelly, etc. need to use pectin, soy sauce, vinegar, etc. need to use CMC, etc. .
Stability of the thickener: The stability of the thickener will affect the taste and quality of the food, so a thickener with better reliability should be selected.
Amount of thickener: too much or too little amount of thickener will affect the taste and quality of the food, so it needs to be based on the characteristics of the food and the viscosity of the thickener. Features Choose the right dosage.
Tackifier price: Different types of tackifiers have different prices, so you must choose according to your preferences and cost budget.
The following aspects should be considered when evaluating the quality of food thickeners:
Thixotropy: The thixotropy of the tackifier can reflect the application characteristics, so the use characteristics of the tackifier can be comprehensively evaluated by measuring the viscosity.
Reliability: The stability of the thickener will affect the taste and quality of the food, so a thickener with better reliability should be selected.
Safety factor: The tackifier must meet the technical standards of our country, and the dosage should not exceed the range.
Production process: The production process also has a certain impact on the quality of the tackifier, so it is necessary to choose a manufacturer to produce the tackifier.