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A thickening is a substance used to thicken foods such as sauces, gravies soups and stews. This can be a roux made of oil and flour, cornstarch, etc. Instant potato flakes can be used to thicken some foods. There are several ways to thicken foods.

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sugar can thicken

corn flour can thicken

egg can thicken

plain flour can thicken

self raising flour can thicken

depends on what your cooking...

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