Food Thickening Agents Manufacturer & Supplier for Texture and Viscosity Control
Longfeng Chemical supplies food-grade thickening agents to food producers, raw material distributors and professional purchasers in the international market. It also provides viscosity control, document recording and consistency assurance that meet the auditing standards of food producers.
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![Xanthan Gum Thickener]()
Xanthan Gum ThickenerXanthan Gum Thickener is a food-grade hydrocolloid supplied as a cream-white powder for viscosity control and formulation stabilization. -
![Xanthan Gum 80 Mesh]()
Xanthan Gum 80 MeshXanthan Gum 80 Mesh is a food-grade hydrocolloid supplied as a cream-white powder for viscosity control, suspension and stabilization in formulated foods. -
![Xanthan Gum 200 Mesh]()
Xanthan Gum 200 MeshXanthan Gum 200 Mesh is a food-grade xanthan gum powder with a 200 mesh particle-size specification. It is used as a thickener, stabilizer and suspending agent in formulated foods. -
![Sodium Alginate Food Grade]()
Sodium Alginate Food GradeSodium Alginate Food Grade is a seaweed-derived food hydrocolloid supplied as a white to yellowish powder or granular material. It is classified as E401 and used as a thickener, stabilizer and... -
![Non-dairy Creamer]()
Non-dairy CreamerNon-Dairy Creamer is a spray-dried powdered ingredient containing glucose syrup, hydrogenated vegetable fat, sodium caseinate, emulsifiers, stabiliser and anti-caking agent. -
![Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose]()
Sodium Carboxymethyl CelluloseSodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) is a Food Grade cellulose ether supplied as white to off-white powder, with 99.5% minimum purity and 1,500–4,000 mPa·s viscosity. -
![Gellan Gum Powder]()
Gellan Gum PowderGellan Gum Powder is a food-grade E418 hydrocolloid for beverages, desserts and formulated foods, specified for gel formation and particle suspension with defined purity, gel strength, clarity,... -
![Carrageenan Powder]()
Carrageenan PowderCarrageenan Powder is a food-grade hydrocolloid extracted mainly from red seaweed, used to control gel structure, viscosity, suspension, and stability in formulated foods. -
![Food Grade Gelatin]()
Food Grade GelatinFood Grade Gelatin is a collagen-derived food ingredient used as a gelling, thickening, stabilizing and texturizing agent.
Specification of Thickening Agent
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Test Items |
Specs |
Result |
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Appearance |
Cream-white |
Conform |
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Particle Size (mesh) |
Client need |
80 |
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Loss on drying (%) |
≤15 |
11.0 |
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PH (1% KCL) |
6.0-8.0 |
7.1 |
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Viscosity (1% KCL, cps) |
>1200cps |
1480 |
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Shearing Ratio |
≥6.0 |
8.12 |
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Ashes (%) |
≤16 |
8.8 |
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Total Nitrogen (%) |
≤1.5 |
Conform |
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Total Heavy Metals |
≤20ppm |
Conform |
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As |
≤3ppm |
Conform |
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Pb |
≤2ppm |
Conform |
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Total Plate Count |
≤2000cfu/g |
Conform |
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Moulds/Yeasts |
≤100cfu/g |
Conform |
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Staphylococcus |
Negative |
Negative |
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Salmonella |
Negative |
Negative |
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E.Coliform |
Negative |
Negative |
Key Considerations for Thickening Agent Selection
A thickener that looks similar on a specification sheet may perform very differently in your production line.
Viscosity:Not just the stated viscosity value, but how it was measured—concentration, temperature, hydration time, test method, and equipment all influence results.
Texture & Mouthfeel:Similar viscosity products can produce very different mouthfeel. Evaluate body, smoothness, elasticity, and other sensory characteristics in the actual formulation.
Heat & Process Stability:If exposed to heating, cooling, shear, or other processing conditions, performance should be evaluated under actual process conditions.
PH & Salt Tolerance:Some hydrocolloids respond differently to pH, salts, minerals, and other ingredients. Consider the formulation environment when selecting a grade.
Particle Size:Affects dispersion, hydration speed, dusting, blending, and production handling.
Batch Consistency:Stable viscosity and physical characteristics are essential for manufacturers producing the same product repeatedly.
Comparison of several thickening agents
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Hydrocolloid |
Primary Function |
Key Technical Trait |
Vegan? |
Best-Fit Applications |
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Xanthan Gum |
Thickening, suspension, emulsion stabilization |
Shear-thinning (pseudoplastic); acid & salt stable; no gel |
Yes (fermentation) |
Dressings, sauces, gluten-free, beverages, dairy alternatives |
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Sodium CMC |
Thickening, water binding, stabilization |
Water retention, freeze-thaw, film-forming; acid-sensitive |
Yes |
Ice cream, bakery, beverages, sauces, processed cheese |
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Sodium Alginate |
Thickening & gelling (with Ca²⁺) |
Gels with calcium; acid-sensitive; film-forming |
Yes (seaweed) |
Dairy, restructured foods, ice cream, molecular gastronomy |
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Carrageenan |
Gelling, suspension, protein stabilization |
Suspends cocoa/protein; reacts with K⁺/Ca²⁺ (kappa/iota/lambda) |
Yes (seaweed) |
Plant milks, processed meat, dairy, desserts |
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Gellan Gum |
Gelling & suspension |
Clear, thermoresversible gel; excellent suspension at low dose |
Yes (fermentation) |
Beverages, desserts, plant-based, jellies |
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Gelatin |
Gelling, mouthfeel |
Thermoreversible, melt-in-mouth; bloom-strength graded |
No (animal collagen) |
Jelly, gummy, marshmallow, capsules |
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Non-dairy Creamer |
Whitening / fat replacer (not a thickener) |
Dairy-fat alternative; contains emulsifiers & carriers |
Varies (may contain dairy caseinate) |
Coffee, beverages, instant mixes |
Sauce/dressing separates on shelf:Right stabilizer + verified viscosity grade — xanthan for suspension, carrageenan/CMC for protein/emulsion stability.
"Fish-eyes" / lumps in the mixer:Correct mesh (e.g. 200-mesh) and dispersion guidance; pre-blend or hydrated-add protocols supplied with the TDS.
Gluten-free product turns gummy or crumbly:Xanthan dosage guidance (typically 0.1–0.5% of flour weight) and trial support so texture lands correctly.
Batch-to-batch viscosity drift:Released against fixed internal spec with per-lot COA and traceable batch records; we recommend lot-to-lot consistency limits.
Wrong molecule for the formula:Function-led selection (gel vs thicken vs suspend) and vegan/allergen screening before you order.
Customized Thickening Agent Solutions
Every formulation has different viscosity, texture and processing requirements. We support customers who need more than a standard grade.
Custom Grade Matching
Provide your existing specification, COA or target viscosity, and we can recommend a suitable grade for evaluation.
Particle Size & Physical Form
Selected products can be discussed in different particle sizes or physical forms to meet your processing requirements.
Customized Packaging
Packaging size, materials, labeling and palletizing can be discussed according to order volume and destination.
From Application Testing to Regular Supply
We understand that replacing a thickening-agent supplier can involve more than one purchase.
The ordering of new varieties requires going through the following steps:
R&D Testing → QA Approval → Pilot Production → Commercial Production
Our sourcing process is designed to support this progression.
Application Review
Tell us what you are producing, your current thickener and the technical problem you are trying to solve.
Specification Matching
We review your target viscosity, grade, particle size and other requirements.
Sample Testing
Samples are provided for laboratory and formulation evaluation.
Supplier Qualification
Your QA and R&D teams can review the relevant product documentation.
Commercial Order
After product approval, we confirm quantity, packaging, payment and delivery requirements.
Repeat Supply
For recurring demand, supply planning can be discussed based on forecast volume and delivery schedule.
For hydrocolloids and other thickening ingredients, quality consistency is closely linked to formulation consistency. Our quality approach focuses on agreed specifications and product characteristics relevant to the customer's application.
Depending on the product, quality evaluation may cover:
Appearance, purity/assay, viscosity, moisture, pH, particle size, ash, microbiological parameters, heavy metals, and other product-specific requirements.
Company Profile
Founded in 2006, Qingdao Longfeng Chemical Co., Ltd. specializes in exporting food additives, feed additives, industrial chemicals, agrochemicals, and water treatment chemicals. With headquarters in Qingdao and a Hong Kong office, we serve over 45 countries, including Russia, Germany, Spain, India, Brazil, and South Africa.
Packaging & Logistics
Thickening agents are typically supplied as dry powders or granular products and require moisture-protective packaging during storage and transport.
Packaging Options
Available formats include 25 kg PP bags, 25 kg kraft paper bags with inner PE bag, 25 kg cartons with inner bag, 500 kg jumbo bags, 1,000 kg jumbo bags, and customized packaging—depending on product, grade, quantity, and destination.
International Transportation
We support sea freight (bulk/regular orders), rail freight (selected routes), road transportation (regional/cross-border), and multimodal solutions (combined methods per delivery requirements).
certificate
Food-safety system
ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000
HACCP program
Halal & Kosher certification
Non-GMO statement available
Market documentation
Per-lot COA (assay, heavy metals, As, microbial)
SDS & TDS for each product
REACH compliance for EU imports
Certificate of Origin & full traceability
With abundant experience, we are one of the most professional thickening agent manufacturers and suppliers in China. We warmly welcome you to buy bulk premium thickening agent at competitive price from our factory. If you have any enquiry about free sample, please feel free to email us.
