Stabilizers

Stabilizers are substances added to foods or products to maintain their texture, quality, and freshness by preventing spoilage or undesirable changes. They help keep ingredients uniformly mixed, improve shelf life, and ensure consistency in appearance and taste. In cooking or manufacturing, stabilizers can thicken liquids, prevent separation, or preserve moisture. Common examples include gelatin in desserts, pectin in jams, or emulsifiers in salad dressings. Essentially, stabilizers act like safeguards, maintaining the intended structure and stability of a product over time.