Thickeners & Stabilizers

Acetylated Starch

Acetylated starch is modified starch treated with acetic anhydride to improve stability and texture.

Agar

Agar (agar-agar) is a gelatinous polysaccharide extracted from red algae/seaweed.

Arrowroot

Arrowroot is a starch extracted from the arrowroot plant.

Beeswax

Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees.

Candelilla Wax

Candelilla wax is a plant wax from candelilla shrubs.

Carrageenan

Carrageenan is a polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed (Irish moss).

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum (carboxymethyl cellulose or CMC) is a cellulose derivative produced by chemical modification of plant cellulose.

Cream of Tartar

Cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate) is an acidic byproduct of wine production.

Folic Acid

Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate (Vitamin B9), a water-soluble vitamin naturally found in leafy greens, legumes, and fortified grains.

Gelatin

Gelatin is a protein derived from collagen extracted from animal bones, skin, and connective tissue (typically pork or beef).

Gellan Gum

Gellan gum is a polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation of Sphingomonas elodea.

Guar Gum

Guar gum is a galactomannan polysaccharide extracted from guar beans (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba).

Gum Arabic

Gum arabic (acacia gum) is a natural gum from acacia trees, consisting of soluble fiber with prebiotic effects.

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed collagen (collagen peptides) is derived from animal collagen broken down into smaller peptides for better absorption.

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) is a semisynthetic polymer derived from cellulose, used in food and pharmaceutical applications.

Hydroxypropyl Starch

Hydroxypropyl starch is modified starch with hydroxypropyl groups, improving clarity and freeze-thaw stability.

Karaya Gum

Karaya gum is a vegetable gum obtained from trees of the Sterculia genus, native to India.

Konjac Glucomannan

Konjac glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber derived from the konjac plant root, native to Asia.

Konjac Gum

Konjac gum (glucomannan) is a water-soluble fiber derived from the konjac plant root.

L-Methionine

L-Methionine is an essential sulfur-containing amino acid important for many biological processes.

Locust Bean Gum

Locust bean gum (carob bean gum) is a natural thickener derived from carob tree seeds.

Methylcellulose

Methylcellulose is a chemically modified cellulose derivative that forms gels when heated, unlike most hydrocolloids.

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is purified, partially depolymerized cellulose derived from wood pulp or cotton.

Pectin

Pectin is a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in plant cell walls, particularly in apples and citrus peels.

Pectin Lyase

Pectin lyase (pectinase) is an enzyme that breaks down pectin, used in fruit juice clarification.

Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate

Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR) is an emulsifier made from castor oil and polyglycerol, used primarily in chocolate.

Resistant Starch

Resistant starch is a type of starch that resists digestion in the small intestine, functioning like dietary fiber.

Sodium Alginate

Sodium alginate is a natural polysaccharide extracted from brown seaweed, used extensively in food and pharmaceutical applications.

Tara Gum

Tara gum is a natural thickening agent derived from the seeds of the tara tree native to Peru.

Thiamin

Thiamin (Vitamin B1, thiamine) is a water-soluble vitamin naturally found in whole grains, meat, and legumes.

Titanium Dioxide

Titanium dioxide is a white mineral compound used as whitening agent and colorant.

Triacetin

Triacetin (glyceryl triacetate) is an ester of glycerol and acetic acid used as a solvent and humectant.

Xanthan Gum

Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation of glucose or sucrose by Xanthomonas campestris.