thickenernoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˈθɪk.ən.ər/us/ˈθɪk.ən.ɚ/also thickening,a substance that is used to make a liquid thicker:
Cornflour can be used as a thickener in sauces.
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Additives in food & drinks
- additive
- baking powder
- baking soda
- bicarb
- bicarbonate of soda
- colouring
- common salt
- cream of tartar
- creamer
- E number
- emulsifier
- extract
- food additive
- gelatine
- improver
- lecithin
- malt extract
- pectin
- rennet
- stabilizer
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