gelling agent

Isaac Kremer/ November 23, 2025/

A substance that forms a gel by creating a three-dimensional network that traps a blank" >liquid. These agents are used in many industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, to thicken and stabilize products like desserts, sauces, and topical creams. Common gelling agents include polysaccharides like agar-agar, pectin, and xanthan gum, as well as proteins like gelatin. (Kremer, 2025)

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