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    How to use compound thickener

    • Last Update: 2017-09-13
    • Source: Internet
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    Introduction: many of the foods we eat contain thickeners Both single thickener and compound thickener are widely used in the food industry How to use the compound thickener For most thickeners, their basic chemical composition is monosaccharide and its derivatives Common monosaccharides include glucose, glucuronic acid, mannuronic acid, rhamnose, pregalactose, glucuronic acid, galactin, galacturonic acid, etc For example, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate is a starch derivative; the main component of gelatin is protein; pectin is a kind of dietary fiber Food thickeners are macromolecular substances, most of which are not digested and absorbed by human body after entering human body If glue, guar gum, carrageenan, etc., their functions are similar to those of dietary fiber A few thickeners, such as gelatin, can be digested by the human body, but the main component of gelatin is protein After digestion, it will be broken down into amino acids, and then participate in the metabolism of the human body It is a nutrient that can be absorbed and utilized How to use the compound thickener? Introduce the usage of the compound thickener 1 Add the compound thickener into the cold water for dissolution, add it to the produced materials in proportion and stir evenly to achieve the effect of thickening and suspension The dosage can be added as needed: if the dosage is more, it will be thick; if the dosage is less, it will be thin 2 It can be mixed with other solid powder; 3 The powder can be directly and evenly distributed in the product and evenly stirred For example, when using thickener for canned vegetables, aquatic products and squid salt, the powder can be scattered on the surface of the product and evenly stirred and packed Is it safe to add thickener to food ? every method has its two sides, just like adding thickener to food According to the standard dosage stipulated by the state, thickener is allowed to be added, and it is safe But if some bad businesses use irregular thickener or add excessive thickener, it may bring harm to human body Therefore, we need to analyze the problem dialectically The use of food safety detector can check whether there are harmful substances in food, reduce our consumption Our in-depth understanding of food safety knowledge can also increase our experience and reduce the intake of harmful substances in food Editor in charge: he xianrob
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