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Gelling and Thickening Agents, and How to Use Them

Essential to cooking and baking, thickeners are responsible for the texture and viscosity of many sauces, puddings, fillings, and candies. We rely on these ingredients, also known as hydrocolloids (a substance that absorbs water, forming a gel), across the culinary sphere, but each has its own unique qualities, uses, and […]