Thickening & Raising Agents

Thickening and raising agents are essential items in the kitchen - although they do not add flavour or colour to food, they are crucial in creating the right texture and consistency for a wide range of cooked and baked foods. Thickeners such as cornflour can create rich, substantial stews, whilst leavening products such as baking powder can be used to produce soft, light, airy cakes.

In this section we take a look at both thickening and raising agents, with tips on how they should be used.