thickening agent

collocation in English

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thickening
adjective
used for making ...
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agent
noun[C]
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/ˈeɪ.dʒənt/us
/ˈeɪ.dʒənt/
a person who acts for or ...
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(Definition ofthickeningandagentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Ehrlich conveniently compared the behavior of blood serum in the organism with the action of serum when used as athickeningagentin calico printing.
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Joseph (1995) reported that the viscosity of mucilaginous solutions is lower at high temperatures and at high shear rates, making it appropriate as athickeningagent.
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Sprinkled sparingly over gumbo as a seasoning and athickeningagent, it adds a distinctive, earthy flavor and texture.
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Okra which can be one of the principal ingredients in gumbo recipes is used as athickeningagentand for its distinct vegetable flavor.
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Tapioca is a staple food in some regions, and it is used worldwide as athickeningagentin various foods.
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Itsthickeningagentis usually starch which makes the soup translucent and smooth.
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The electrolytes are generally composed of a weak acid, a salt of weak acid, and a solvent, and optionalthickeningagentand other additives.
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It is used as athickeningagentin various products, including in napalm.
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It is used as athickeningagent, especially in gumbo and touffe.
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Generally a number of vegetables are added and often athickeningagentsuch as pearl barley, lentils or corn flour.
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Thethickeningagentfor the gravy is browned roux or flour and water.
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Ground coriander seed is widely used as athickeningagent, and turmeric is added for colour and its digestive qualities.
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Potatoes are added to the stew as athickeningagent.
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The pan is deglazed with coffee, and uses nothickeningagent.
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In hair shampoo, it is used as athickeningagentin ammonium-based surfactant systems, such as ammonium lauryl sulfate.
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Potato starch (flour) is very white starch powder used as athickeningagent.
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The seed flour is a traditional emulsifying, flavouring andthickeningagentused to prepare cakes, bread, couscous, baby food and local beer.
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It is also used as a humectant, stabiliser, andthickeningagent.
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The seeds, also known as "locust beans" are the source of locust bean gum a foodthickeningagent.
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The press cake can be used as cattle feed or asthickeningagentfor soup.
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