Shear‑thinning thickener that makes sauces glossy and clingy without starch weight. It holds particles in suspension so purees look polished and dressings don’t split on the table.Scientific notes. A high‑molecular‑weight exopolysaccharide from fermentation. Pseudoplastic: viscosity drops under sh

A galactomannan that brings body and creaminess while preventing weeping. On its own it thickens gently; with agar or kappa it transforms brittle gels into supple, sliceable textures.Scientific notes. Requires heat to hydrate fully; synergizes strongly with kappa‑carrageenan and agar by bridging h