Unit 4 - Food preparation (e-book)
4.4 Modification of the viscosity of liquids
4.4.2 What can you use to thicken liquids?
Modified corn starch,
xanthan gum, guar gum and Tara gum (alone or combined) are common
thickeners to increase the viscosity of the fluids.
Figure 11. Commercial food thickeners (Source: CADIS Huesca)
How to thicken liquids
Figures 12. Tips to prepare thickened beverages. (Source: Nutricia)
I
t
is useful to follow the manufacturer's instructions for the
commercial thickener used. However, it should be noted that the final
thickness and characteristics are different depending on the beverage
used.
(Nestlé Health Science UK,
2020)
Some tips for preparing thickened beverages:
Figures 13, 14, and 15. Tips to prepare thickened beverages (Source: Nutricia)
Testing Methods for use with the IDDSI Framework
Drinks and other liquids
(Source: IDDSI, 2020)