In the beverage industry, thickeners for drinks are essential additives that enhance texture, stability, and overall mouthfeel.
As consumer demand for unique and satisfying drink experiences grows, understanding the roles of various thickeners becomes increasingly important. From fruit juices to dairy products, the right thickener can elevate a beverage's quality and appeal.
This article delves into six common thickeners, exploring their properties and applications, to help manufacturers make informed choices in their formulations.
Properties: Kappa carrageenan is a white to light yellow powder that dissolves completely in hot water above 60°C. It forms reversible gels in the presence of potassium and calcium ions and is stable at pH levels above 6.
Aplicações: Used as a thickener, suspending agent, and stabilizer, it’s commonly added to chocolate milk (0.025%-0.035%) and yogurt (0.02%-0.03%). Kappa carrageenan also synergizes with locust bean gum, enhancing gel strength.
Properties: Pectin appears as brown or grayish-white granules. It dissolves in water, creating a thick, milky solution and is known for its good heat resistance.
Aplicações: Often used in fruit juices, pectin acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer, enhancing viscosity (0.05%-0.1% in juice). It’s effective in stabilizing suspended particles like fruit pulp.
Properties: CMC is a white, odorless powder that absorbs moisture and is soluble in alkaline solutions. Its viscosity depends on pH and concentration.
Aplicações: CMC serves as a thickener and emulsifier in juice drinks and protein beverages, typically used at 0.1%-0.5%.
Properties: PGA is a pale yellow powder that easily dissolves in water. Its viscosity increases with decreasing pH.
Aplicações: Primarily used as an emulsifier, PGA stabilizes fruit juices and dairy drinks, with a recommended usage of 0.1%-0.5%.
Properties: Xanthan gum is known for its high viscosity even at low concentrations and exhibits pseudoplastic behavior, meaning it thins under shear stress but thickens again once the stress is removed.
Aplicações: Widely used as a thickener and stabilizer in protein drinks and fruit juices, xanthan gum enhances texture and stability (recommended usage is around 1%).
Properties: Gelatin is a translucent, brittle substance that swells in cold water and dissolves in hot water. It forms gels at specific concentrations.
Aplicações: Used in beverages to enhance thickness and stability, gelatin is particularly effective in fruit juices and alcoholic drinks.
In summary, the right thickeners for drinks not only improve texture and stability but also enhance the overall consumer experience.
Each of the thickeners discussed-kappa carrageenan, pectin, CMC, PGA, xanthan gum, and gelatin-offers unique benefits that can be tailored to specific beverage formulations.
By understanding their properties and applications, manufacturers can create high-quality products that meet consumer preferences.
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