Thickening agents
Thickeners, or thickening agents, are added to foods and liquids to make them thicker. These thickeners can be used in beverages as well as added to pureed foods to help create a uniform texture. Thickeners come in both powdered and liquid forms. In Canada, the two most common types of thickeners are starch based and xanthan gum based.
ThickenUp® Clear from Nestlé Health Science is an example of a xanthan gum-based thickening powder.