noun
- substances added to liquids to make them thicker or more viscous
Usage: cooking; food preparation
Examples
- Cornstarch and flour are common thickeners used in cooking.
- The chef added thickeners to the soup to give it a creamier consistency.
- Many commercial sauces contain artificial thickeners.
- Natural thickeners like arrowroot powder are popular in gluten-free recipes.
- The recipe calls for two tablespoons of thickeners to achieve the right texture.
- Food manufacturers use various thickeners to improve product consistency.