anticaking agent

noun

Meaning

A substance added to dry food products to prevent particles from sticking together and forming lumps.

Examples

Manufacturers add an anticaking agent to powdered drink mixes to ensure they pour smoothly.
Check the label on your shredded cheese to see which anticaking agent was used to keep the shreds separate.

Synonyms: additive, flow agent

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anticaking agent

noun

Pronunciation: ˌæntiˈkeɪkɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənt

Definition

A substance added to dry food products to prevent particles from sticking together and forming lumps.

Examples

Manufacturers add an anticaking agent to powdered drink mixes to ensure they pour smoothly.
Check the label on your shredded cheese to see which anticaking agent was used to keep the shreds separate.
Without an effective anticaking agent, many spices would harden into solid blocks inside the jar.

Synonyms of anticaking agent

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