Suppliers and manufacturers of Bulking Agents

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A food bulking agent is an ingredient and food additive that increases food volume or weight of food keeping its utility or functionality intact. Bulking agent only increases the bulk of food and does not affect its nutritional value. These are non caloric additives which are applied to food to impart volume and mass. Some common bulking agents are soluble fibres like guar gum and psyllium husk. The other examples of bulking agents are Carnuba Wax, Glycerin, Beta Glucan, Mannitol, Maltitol, Polydextrose, Methylcellulose and Pectin. Bulking agents are widely used in low calorie foods, meal replacements, pastries, breads, cereals and most processed foods.