Hydrocolloids as Promising Additives for Food Formulation Consolidation: A Short Review

Food additives are essential substances in the food and beverage industries, and there is an increasing market demand for natural and clean-label food additives, such as hydrocolloids. Changing eating habits and increasing health awareness among consumers, especially in developing countries and regions, are factors that contribute to the increasing demand for hydrocolloid food additives in the food and beverage industries. As an essential food additive, hydrocolloids have numerous applications in several food products as a thickening and gelling agents. This study sheds light on the current applications of hydrocolloids to meet the specific requirements of the food and beverage industries.