To thicken!!! sauces, soup, gravy, stews
No they are not interchangeable
Kelzan is one.
Arrowroot or tarter sauce. Both are thickening agents.
Cornstarch, flour, gelatin, and arrowroot are common thickening agents used in cooking to improve the texture and consistency of dishes.
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.
Some examples of natural thickening agents include cornstarch, flour, arrowroot, and agar agar. These agents can be used in cooking by adding them to liquids such as soups or sauces and heating them to thicken the mixture. They help create a thicker consistency and improve the texture of the dish.
File powder. Flour. Cornstarch. Okra.
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.
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.
The principle of gelatinization lies in the item arriving at high heat fairly quickly. Starch can help gelatinization through its thickening agents.
Whipped cream has thickening agents added and is beaten to make it puffy and give it a thicker consistency.
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.