Not all thickeners do the same thing.
Viscosity, gelation, elasticity, and stability depend on the chosen ingredient and the process. Start from the result you want to achieve.
Temperature, pH, presence of salts, sugars, and other hydrocolloids can significantly alter the behavior of a thickener or gelling agent.
What result do you want to achieve?
Use these guidelines as initial orientation and then further explore the technical data sheet of the individual product.
Cold thickening
Increases viscosity and body without necessarily creating a gel-like structure.
Create a gel
To give a defined structure to gelatins, inserts, glazes, and technical preparations.
Obtain an elastic gel
When a soft and flexible structure is needed instead of a fragile gel.
Achieve a firmer gel.
For preparations that require a clean cut, shape, and greater resistance.
Stabilize ice cream and sorbets
To control water, crystallization, and structure during storage and service.
Improve body and texture
To build creaminess, viscosity, or a fuller mouthfeel.
The differences in a few seconds.
A simplified overview of the main ingredients in the category.
| Ingredient | Function | Process | Result | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xanthan Gum | Thickener | Cold / hot | Viscous, pseudoplastic | Sauces, creams, suspensions |
| Guar Gum | Thickener | Cold | Soft and creamy | Ice cream, sauces, bakery |
| Carob Bean Flour | Thickener / stabilizer | Preferably warm | Body and creaminess | Ice cream and dessert |
| Iota Carrageenan | Gelling agent | Thermal activation | Elastic gel | Soft gels and dairy systems |
| Agar Agar | Gelling agent | Hot | Firm and fragile gel | Gelatins, glazes, inserts |
| Gelatin | Gelling agent | Hydration + heat | Soft and melting gel | Mousse, jelly, pastry |
The actual performance depends on formulation, concentration, and process. Always consult the product information before use.
Don't know which one to choose?
Tell us the recipe, the process, and the result you want to achieve. We can help you identify the most suitable ingredient.
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Producer:SaporePuro
Neutral base for gelato 5CF - Stabilizer for Gelato MADE IN ITALY - Hot and cold use
A professional solution to enhance the creaminess, structure, and stability of ice cream.Regular price €17,86 EURSale price €17,86 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Locust Bean Gum (E410) - Origin ITALY
A professional solution to enhance the creaminess, structure, and stability of ice cream.Regular price €37,50 EURSale price €37,50 EUR Regular priceUnit price per€21,42 EUR -
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Agar Agar - E406 - Natural Gelling Agent - Origin ITALY
A professional solution to enhance the creaminess, structure, and stability of ice cream.Regular price €5,83 EURSale price €5,83 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Tara Seed Flour - Tara Gum - Origin: Peru - E417 - Packaged in Italy
A technical ingredient to control viscosity, structure, and gelling of preparations.Regular price €8,57 EURSale price €8,57 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Neutral base for Gelato Spain - The Secret to Creamy, High-Quality Gelato - Gelato Stabilizer
A professional solution to enhance the creaminess, structure, and stability of ice cream.Regular price €17,14 EURSale price €17,14 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Xanthan Gum - E415 - Packaged in Italy
A technical ingredient to control viscosity, structure, and gelling of preparations.Regular price €24,14 EURSale price €24,14 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Sodium Alginate - Molecular Spherification - Natural Gelling Agent E401
A technical ingredient to control viscosity, structure, and gelling of preparations.Regular price €7,32 EURSale price €7,32 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Guar Gum (E412) - Origin India - Packaged in Italy
A technical ingredient to control viscosity, structure, and gelling of preparations.Regular price €20,38 EURSale price €20,38 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Rice Starch - 100% Native Starch, Origin Italy
A professional emulsifier to enhance the uniformity, structure, and stability of recipes.Regular price €5,36 EURSale price €5,36 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Natura 5 Neutral Base for Gelato - Locust Bean Gum / Guar Stabilizer without Emulsifiers for Gelato MADE IN ITALY - Ideal for Milk-Based Gelato
A professional solution to enhance the creaminess, structure, and stability of ice cream.Regular price €14,06 EURSale price €14,06 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Native Tapioca Starch SaporePuro: Discover the Secret to Perfect Cooking!
A versatile ingredient to provide body, structure, and workability to both sweet and savory preparations.Regular price €14,27 EURSale price €14,27 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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SaporePuro Yellow Pectin (Jaune) - Fruit Jellies, Jams, Thick Gels
A technical ingredient to control viscosity, structure, and gelling of preparations.Regular price €9,08 EURSale price €9,08 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Kappa Carrageenan (E407) - Packaged in Italy
A technical ingredient to control viscosity, structure, and gelling of preparations.Regular price €6,79 EURSale price €6,79 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Carboxymethylcellulose - CMC - E466
A technical ingredient to control viscosity, structure, and gelling of preparations.Regular price €23,38 EURSale price €23,38 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Instant Gelatin 200–220 bloom - E441
A technical ingredient to control viscosity, structure, and gelling of preparations.Regular price €7,50 EURSale price €7,50 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Powdered gum arabic - (E414) - Packaged in Italy
A functional fiber to enrich recipes and contribute to structure and texture.Regular price €19,28 EURSale price €19,28 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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SaporePuro Food-Grade Methylcellulose - Thickener and Gelling Agent
A technical ingredient to control viscosity, structure, and gelling of preparations.Regular price €9,19 EURSale price €9,19 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Native Cornstarch - Powerful, Natural and Functional Thickener - Gluten Free
A professional emulsifier to enhance the uniformity, structure, and stability of recipes.Regular price €12,61 EURSale price €12,61 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Pre-activated Agar Agar - E406 - Origin ITALY - The best choice for dairy applications
A professional solution to enhance the creaminess, structure, and stability of ice cream.Regular price €7,57 EURSale price €7,57 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Potato Starch - Packaged in Italy
A professional emulsifier to enhance the uniformity, structure, and stability of recipes.Regular price €13,93 EURSale price €13,93 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Agar Agar Glaze - E406 - Origin ITALY - For Glazes, Toppings, Smooth Sauces - an alternative to gelatin
A professional solution to enhance the creaminess, structure, and stability of ice cream.Regular price €7,57 EURSale price €7,57 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Propylene Glycol Alginate (E405) - 50gr
A technical ingredient to control viscosity, structure, and gelling of preparations.Regular price €8,77 EURSale price €8,77 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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Iota Carrageenan E407 – Elastic Gelling Agent
A technical ingredient to control viscosity, structure, and gelling of preparations.Regular price €6,49 EURSale price €6,49 EUR Regular priceUnit price per -
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HPMC Methocel K4M - Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
A technical ingredient to control viscosity, structure, and gelling of preparations.Regular price €40,46 EURSale price €40,46 EUR Regular priceUnit price per













































































