Question: what are thickening agents in cooking?
Answer: Cornstarch. Cornstarch is the most common thickening agent used in the industry. ...  Pre-gelatinized Starches. Pre-gelatinized starches are mixed with sugar and then added to the water or juice. ...  Arrowroot. ...  Agar-Agar. ...  Algin (Sodium Alginate) ...  Carrageenan or Irish Moss. ...  Gelatin. ...  Gum Arabic or Acacin.