Thickener Testing

Food thickener refers to a macromolecular substance that can be dissolved in water and fully hydrated under certain conditions to form a viscous and slippery solution, also known as food glue. Thickeners can improve the physical properties or organizational state of food, make food sticky and delicious, widely used in the production of sauces, jams, ice cream, cans and so on. However, excessive thickeners can cause gastrointestinal discomfort and affect nutrient absorption. Therefore, it is necessary to judge whether the food is qualified through thickener testing and ensure food safety.

The thickener testing is an important way to ensure the rational use of thickener. Professional testing can help you understand the performance and content of thickener, find potential problems in food, in order to optimize the production process in time, improve food quality, and ensure food safety.

STEMart provides comprehensive thickener testing services to issue professional test reports to prove that the thickener added in food meets industry standards and regulations, so as to increase product sales and establish a good corporate image.

Test Samples

Gelatin, sodium caseinate, gum arabic, tamarind polysaccharide gum, sesbania gum, agar, sodium alginate, carrageenan, pectin, xanthan gum, β-cyclodextrin, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sodium starch phosphate, sodium carboxymethyl starch, hydroxypropyl starch, propylene glycol alginate, etc.

Standard Tests

• Sensory testing
  • Appearance
  • Smell
  • Colour and lustre
• Component analysis
• Content testing
  • Water content
  • Thickener content
  • Arsenic content
  • Lead content
  • Other heavy metal content
• Physical and chemical index testing
  • Viscosity
  • Density
  • Stability
  • Concentration
  • Adsorption
  • Foam resistance
  • Pour point
  • Suspension property
  • Dispersing property
• Safety testing
  • Toxicity
  • Irritability
• Microbial testing

For more information about our thickener testing services, please contact us.