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Bookmark or Share- How to Thicken Liquids for a Medical Diet - Verywell HealthMedically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD. Print. Thickened liquids are a medical dietary adjustment that thickens the consistency of fluids in order to prevent choking. Thickened liquids are recommended for individuals who have difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) and keeping food or liquid from entering their airway.
- Beginners guide to thickeners - MetsoThickening is a process where a slurry or solid-liquid mixture is separated to a dense slurry containing most of the solids and an overflow of essentially clear water (or liquor in leaching processes). The driving force for the separation is gravitational, where the differences in phase densities drive the separation of the solids and liquid.
- Thickeners: Formulation, Compatibility, and Regulatory GuidelinesThickeners play a vital role in the cosmetics industry. There are various types of thickeners available in the market. The selection of an appropriate thickener depends on the specific need of formulation. Rheology modifiers and flow enhancers are synonyms to speak of the same category, i.e., thickeners.
- Science of Food Thickening AgentsThickening agents, or thickeners, are substances which, when added to an aqueous mixture, increase its viscosity without substantially modifying its other properties, such as taste. They provide body, increase stability, and improve suspension of added ingredients.
- The Science of Thickening Agents — The Culinary ProThickening Agents. The goal of thickening a sauce is to add viscosity, texture, and mouthfeel while helping the food to linger on the taste buds. Un-thickened sauces may have a more immediate flavor punch but don’t cling to the tongue unless they are high in gelatin (and glutamates), which is found in meats, poultry, and fish.
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