A stabilizing agent is a substance that helps maintain or preserve the desired condition or state of something. It prevents or minimizes changes, disruptions, or deterioration, keeping things steady and secure. Full definition
The researchers embedded phages into soluble «sugar glasses» or films made with pullulan, a polysaccharide used to prolong the shelf life of fruits and eggs; trehalose, a sugar used as stabilizing agent in freeze drying; or a combination of two substances. (sciencedaily.com)
Carrageenan is used as a thickening, emulsifying and stabilizing agent in ice cream, yogurt, custards, jellies, cream cheese, cottage cheese and other dairy products, as well as chocolate products, pie fillings, salad dressings, soups, soy milk, and as a fat substitute in processed meats, and in toothpaste to mention just a few. (essentialformulas.com)
PROVEN APPLICATIONS: Film forming agent: encapsulation by spray - drying of liposoluble products for food flavors and food industry, stabilize flavor emulsions, thickening agent for confectionery, pharmaceuticals, food and flavor industries Stabilizing agent for confectionery and pharmaceuticals industry, protective agent for colloidal solutions Natural fiber enrichment (farbest.com)