Glossary of food & beverage ingredient terms
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Flash dryer |
Dryer with very fast drying action where the wet material is conveyed by the flow of hot drying air. Frequently used to dry starch. |
| Freeze-thaw stability |
The ability of a starch paste or food composition containing starch to maintain its integrity without syneresis of water when subjected to repeated thermal cycling between ambient and freezing temperatures. Freeze-thaw stability is imparted to starches substitution. Hydroxypropyl starches are particularly suitable for food applications requiring freeze-thaw stability. |
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