Stabilizers such as thickeners, hydrocolloids, gums, and starches are a category of ingredients that many are probably not familiar with, yet they help create the desired texture, mouthfeel, and sensory characteristics of the product. There are several different types of ingredients that can provide functional benefits to food products, and some of these overlap:
Thickeners, such as starches, pectin, and gums, impact the viscosity of products