| 摘要 |
Provided is a granular thickening agent with which dispersibility in water is good, aggregation does not occur, viscosity quickly rises, equilibrium viscosity is high, and the flavor of a food or beverage product is not compromised. Also provided are a method for producing the granular thickening agent, and a food or beverage for persons having difficulty chewing and swallowing that uses the granular thickening agent. The method for producing the granular thickening agent comprises: a step for spraying a binder liquid onto a primary starting material, which contains a thickening polysaccharide, to obtain primary granules; and a step for coating the primary granules with at least 85 parts by mass of dextrin per 100 parts by mass of the thickening polysaccharide. |
