Thickener is a hydrophilic food additive,which can be dissolved or dispersed in water to increase the viscosity of fluid or semi-fluid foods and can maintain the relative stability of the system at the same time.Thickener plays a very import role in meat processing,and can improve the structure,texture and water-holding capacity of meat products at a lower production cost.This article introduces factors affecting the effectiveness of thickener,applications in food processing,and common food thickeners and t...