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To thicken!!! sauces, soup, gravy, stews

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Q: What is the purpose of thickening agents?
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Are thickening agents interchangeable?

No they are not interchangeable


What is the thickening agents in cleaning product?

Kelzan is one.


What can you use for gravy thickening other than corn starch?

Arrowroot or tarter sauce. Both are thickening agents.


What thickening agents are commonly used to thicken soups?

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What thickening agents can be used to thicken detergents?

A thickening agent that can be used at home to thicken detergent is vegetable glycerin and Borax. Mixing Borax into the vegetable glycerin, and then into your detergent will greatly thicken it up.


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You can purchase thickening agents. Such as Shampoos that are designed to make your hair a bit thicker as well as thickening conditioners. You can find these items in your local beauty supply as well as purchase some online. On the side of the item it shall state if it's for thickening of the hair.


What determines oil weight?

Oil weight, actually a measure of viscosity, is determined by the grade of oil, and the amount and type of thickening agents blended in it.


What is the different between whipped cream and normal cream?

Whipped cream has thickening agents added and is beaten to make it puffy and give it a thicker consistency.


What is the Principle of gelatinization?

The principle of gelatinization lies in the item arriving at high heat fairly quickly. Starch can help gelatinization through its thickening agents.


When used as a thickening agent is bread flour the same as all purpose flour?

Yes, bread flour in many cases has a slightly higher gluten content, but that does not effect the taste or its usability as a thickening agent.


Is mustard gluten-free?

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