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A stabiliser does not join phases – it stops them from separating. It builds a network in water that slows particles down: suspensions do not settle, water does not leak out, ice crystals do not grow. It decides whether your product looks the same on the last day of shelf life as on the day it was made. Apimar Foods supplies a full range of hydrocolloids to food manufacturers across Europe.
Our stabilisers and thickeners
| Ingredient | E number | Character |
| Xanthan gum | E415 | the most versatile thickener; stable in acid, salt and heat |
| Guar gum | E412 | strong cold thickening; dairy, ice cream, sauces |
| Locust bean gum | E410 | synergy with xanthan and carrageenan |
| Tara gum | E417 | between guar and locust bean gum |
| Gum arabic | E414 | stabilises emulsions without thickening drinks |
| Gellan gum | E418 | suspension at very low dosage; plant-based drinks |
| Carrageenan | E407 | kappa, iota and lambda – from firm to soft gels |
| Pectin | E440 | jams, fillings, fruit drinks |
| Agar | E406 | plant-based gelatine replacement |
Specifications for every ingredient are available on request.
Which stabiliser for which problem
The most common situations and the hydrocolloid we start with.
| Problem | Where we start | Why |
| Sauce or dressing separates on the shelf | xanthan gum | holds the suspension at rest and thins when poured |
| Ice crystals in ice cream | guar + carrageenan | bind free water and limit recrystallisation |
| Cocoa settles in a drink | carrageenan kappa or gellan | a light network that keeps particles suspended |
| Jam or filling does not set | pectin | high- or low-methoxyl depending on sugar and calcium |
| Gelatine must be replaced | agar | firm gel, stable at room temperature |
| Gluten-free dough falls apart | xanthan gum | replaces part of the viscoelasticity of gluten |
Supply and documentation
- Samples for recipe trials before the first order
- Specification, certificate of analysis (CoA) for each batch, allergen and GMO statements
- Safety data sheet where applicable
- From single pallets to full truckloads – quantities, packaging and delivery terms (Incoterms) are confirmed in each quotation
- Deliveries to customers in Poland and across Europe
Request a quote or a sample. Tell us the ingredient, the estimated volume and your application – we reply with a proposal, specification and price within one business day. Send an inquiry →
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