The word colloid refers to a substance that has an affinity (tends to adhere) to another. Therefore, a hydrocolloid is a substance with a high affinity for water and tends to bind with it. Although proteins and starches can also be considered hydrocolloids, in this entry, we will discuss substances with a greater capacity to bind water and are usually considered food additives. We will see that there are a large number of hydrocolloids with multiple functionalities and from multiple … Continue reading Hydrocolloids and Gums I