What is the role of compound thickener?
The addition of complex thickeners to food systems can impart or improve the rheological properties desired by the processor of these systems. In short, the purpose of adding the compound thickener can be summarized as: thickening, stabilizing, gelling, water retention, etc. The compound thickener can improve the viscosity of the food, make the raw materials easier to squeeze out from the container, or better adhere to the food, but also make the food have a smooth taste. The compound thickener makes the processed food system more stable and reduces deterioration or damage, such as preventing the aging of starch food, preventing the formation of ice crystals in ice cream and other foods, and increasing the stability and persistence of foam in beer and carbonated beverages. In jelly, flavored syrup, soft candy, artificial seafood and other products to add a compound thickener to improve the gelling.
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