Thickeners, Stabilizers & Gums

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From its humble origins, SBS has evolved into a leading distributor of raw chemicals in the Philippines.

We continuously invest in our facilities and personnel, expanding into new industries and markets. As a result, we offer a diverse range of goods, including food ingredients, feed, veterinary and agro inputs. Each segment is serviced by our dedicated experts who possess the necessary expertise, knowledge, and technical expertise to help you gain a competitive edge.

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Manufacturers use thickeners, stabilizers, and gums extensively in the food and beverage industry to improve the texture, consistency, and shelf life of products. These chemicals help maintain the desired viscosity and prevent separation in various food items, such as sauces, dressings, and dairy products. Thickeners, stabilizers, and gums also enhance the mouthfeel and overall quality of food, making them more appealing to consumers. You can find thickeners, stabilizers, and gums at SBS Philippines Corporation.

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Animal Health & Nutrition

Our extensive range of products is essential for supporting the needs of the stock feed, aquaculture, pet food, and veterinary health sectors. Our offerings encompass a diverse selection of essential items such as amino acids, proteins, feed enhancers, enzymes, preservatives, vitamins, trace elements, and a variety of other essential nutrients and supplements.

Agriculture & Sustainable Bio-Farming

SBS Philippines Corporation enhances the supply chain by cultivating essential partnerships with the Crop Fertilizer, Horticultural, and Pesticide industries. Our product range includes raw materials and trace elements, improvers for broad acre and drip delivery, growth mediums for Horticulture and Potting soils, as well as herbicides, fungicides, and other foliar applications.

Building & Construction

SBS Philippines Corporation delivers high-quality raw materials to the Building and Construction industry. Builders and contractors know our efficient distribution network and wide range of products for catering to various construction needs. Whether it’s supplying cement, steel, or other construction-related materials, SBS Philippines Corporation ensures that builders and contractors access the necessary resources to complete their projects successfully.

Food & Beverage

By providing a wide selection of raw materials to formulators and manufacturers, SBS Philippines Corporation continuously enhances the Food and Beverage industries. We consistently explore additional material sources to enhance the quality and affordability of our customers' products.

Homecare & Detergent

Our premium-grade materials are utilized by a diverse range of customers within the home and detergent industries to produce a wide array of products that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of the Industrial, Institutional, and Consumer markets. Our materials are selected for their superior quality and are integral to the manufacturing of various goods that cater to these specific market segments, ensuring that the end products meet the highest standards of performance and effectiveness.

Industrial

SBS Philippines Corporation, with its long-standing reputation, provides high-quality raw materials to all industry sectors, contributing to the widespread use of industrial chemicals in various fields and significantly improving our quality of life.

Metallurgy

As a trusted and established distributor, SBS Philippines Corporation supplies various raw materials essential for the metallurgy industry. We include multiple raw materials in our comprehensive product portfolio that play a critical role in the manufacturing and production processes of metallurgical companies. We leverage our extensive network and industry expertise to commit to ensuring a reliable and uninterrupted supply chain tailored to the specific and varied requirements of our clients in the Philippines.

Mining, Oil & Gas

For a considerable time, SBS Philippines Corporation has served as a significant ally to the mining sector, offering its expertise in supporting the requirements of various mining and processing operations, including those involved in extracting and refining precious metals like gold and silver, minerals like tin, nickel, zinc, and copper, energy sources such as coal, as well as specialty resources like lead, vanadium, uranium, rare earth elements, and oil and gas.

Personal Care and Cosmetics

By curating high-quality raw materials created with cutting-edge technologies from around the world, we empower formulators in the Personal Care and Cosmetics industries to customize their products to meet the unique requirements of their clients.

Pharmaceutical

By meticulously choosing high-grade items from various regions worldwide, we provide our stakeholders in the Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical industries with the flexibility to customize their products and capitalize on cutting-edge technologies and emerging fashions.

Plastic, Rubber & Foam

SBS Philippines Corporation is a leading company in the Philippines that sources, procures, and distributes raw materials for the Plastic, Rubber & Foam industry. The company excels in providing efficient supply chain management solutions and top-notch customer service, offering businesses premium-grade materials that exceed their specific manufacturing needs.

Surface Coatings

SBS Philippines Corporation specializes in distributing raw materials for the Surface Coatings industry. Our wide range of high-quality materials, including pigments, resins, solvents, and additives, is essential for producing top-notch surface coatings. With our expertise and extensive network, we ensure that our clients in the industry have access to the necessary materials for creating durable, vibrant, and visually appealing coatings on various surfaces.

Textile & Leather

SBS Philippines Corporation is dedicated to offering high-quality raw materials that meet the needs of the Textile & Leather industry. We are committed to providing superior products that meet the industry’s rigorous standards and requirements. Our offerings are designed to enhance the production process and improve the final product’s quality and durability. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, SBS Philippines Corporation continues to strive for excellence in their service delivery.

Water and Wastewater Treatment

SBS Philippines Corporation is the go-to distributor for water and wastewater treatment raw materials in the Philippines. We source and supply a wide range of essential materials, ensuring reliable and efficient operations for businesses in the industry. With our expertise and extensive network, SBS Philippines Corporation consistently delivers top-quality products to support the effective treatment of water and wastewater across the country.

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Arabic Gum	Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Arabic Gum Product Specification Gum arabic is primarily used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, or thickener in foods and beverages. Emulsifiers help bind water and oil molecules, creating a smooth, homogeneous solution.
Agar	Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Agar Product Specification It is commonly used in Asian cuisines and as a flavorless vegan substitute for gelatin. Agar helps gel, stabilize, texturize and thicken beverages, baked goods, confectioneries, dairy products, dressings, meat products and sauces.
Acacia Gum	Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Acacia Gum Product Specification Gum acacia is used in foods and beverages because it acts as an emulsifier, texturing and film forming agent, dietary fiber and stabilizer. Its qualities are consistent, which makes it very popular in the food industry.


Corn Starch	Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Corn Starch Product Specification Corn starch is used as a thickening agent in liquid-based foods (e.g., soup, sauces, gravies, custard), usually by mixing it with a lower-temperature liquid to form a paste or slurry. It is sometimes preferred over flour alone because it forms a translucent, rather than opaque mixture.
Carrageenan	Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Carrageenan Product Specification Carrageenan is an additive used to thicken, emulsify, and preserve foods and drinks. It's a natural ingredient that comes from red seaweed (also called Irish moss). You'll often find this ingredient in nut milks, meat products, and yogurt.
Carboxymethyl cellulose	Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Carboxymethyl cellulose Product Specification It is widely used in food products to absorb and hold water, to control crystal growth, to thicken, as a binder, to increase shelf life, and to provide desired texture or body.
Calcium Alginate	Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Calcium Alginate Product Specification In the food industry, alginate has been used to coat fruits and vegetables, as a microbial and viral protection product, and as a gelling, thickening, stabilizing or emulsifying agent.

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Guar Gum				Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Guar Gum Product Specification Guar gum is used widely in the bakery industry to improve the physical properties and texture of baked goods, increase shelf life by reducing staling, prepare gluten-free breads, prepare breads using frozen dough, and as a dietary fiber to produce products with a low glycemic index.
Gelatine				Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Gelatine Product Specification In the food industry gelatin is used for its gelling, emulsifying, stabilizing and other unique functionalities to enhance food texture or enhance taste for example, or to solve a wide variety of problems in the manufacturing of food.

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Locust Bean Gum				Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Locust Bean Gum Product Specification Locust bean gum is used as an additive in food industry due to its thickening and stabilizing property. Its utilization as stabilizer and thickener in food products is popular as it is obtained from a natural source. Its functionality is due to its water phase management in food products.

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Microcrystalline Cellulose				Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Microcrystalline Cellulose Product Specification Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is a term for refined wood pulp and is used as a texturizer, an anti-caking agent, a fat substitute, an emulsifier, an extender, and a bulking agent in food production.


Potato Starch (Native & Modified)	Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Potato Starch (Native & Modified) Product Specification Potato starch is currently used by the food processing industry as a general thickener, binder, texturizer, anti-caking or gelling agent.
Polydextrose	Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Polydextrose Product Specification Polydextrose is used as a low-calorie bulking agent that can replace all or part of the sugars and some of the fats in foods while maintaining a pleasant texture and mouthfeel. Polydextrose can also be used as a humectant, texturizer, thickener, stabilizer, and cryoprotectant.
Pea Starch	Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Pea Starch Product Specification Pea starch concentrate are largely used in food processing applications such as processed meat, soups, sauces, bakery, pasta & noodles, snacks & savory. The industry is also finding niche roles in pharmaceuticals and animal food production.

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Rice Flour				Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Rice Flour Product Specification Rice flours can be used as a: raw material: rice noodles, by itself or with corn and legumes. basic ingredient: conventional and gluten-free bakery. texturing, thickening, or gelling agent: soups, ready meals, vegetable cheeses, candies. fat replacer: spreadable products and homemade ice cream.

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Sodium Alginate				Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Sodium Alginate Product Specification Sodium alginate, derived from brown seaweed, is a key ingredient in the food and beverage industry. It acts as a thickener, gelling agent, and stabilizer. In sauces and dressings, it improves viscosity for a smooth texture. It also creates heat-stable gels, ideal for jelly and ice cream, maintaining structure and preventing melting. Additionally, it forms protective films, preserving the freshness of frozen fish, meat, and fruits by preventing water penetration. This versatile ingredient is available at SBS Philippines Corporation, ensuring local access to high-quality sodium alginate for various food production needs.


Tragacanth Gum	Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Tragacanth Gum Product Specification Gum tragacanth has been used as a stabilizer, emulsifier, and thickener in food products. Its superior water-absorbing qualities make it an excellent thickening agent. Gum tragacanth is used in many everyday commercial products of low viscosity as jellies and pourable dressings.
Tapioca Starch	Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Tapioca Starch Product Specification Tapioca starch is a thickener and stabilizer in fruit pies, soups, puddings, breads, sauces, soy and meat products. It can withstand long cooking times without breaking down.
Tannic Acid	Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Tannic Acid Product Specification Tannic acid is the secondary metabolites present in a substantial amount in plant-based food products. Due to their positive effects on the food as antibacterial and antioxidants, they are the major constituent of foods.

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Xanthan Gum				Add to Inquiry Inquire	Details Xanthan Gum Product Specification Xanthan gum is a popular food additive that's commonly added to foods as a thickener or stabilizer.

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Personal Care and Cosmetics

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Plastic, Rubber & Foam

Surface Coatings

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Arabic Gum

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Agar

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Acacia Gum

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Corn Starch

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Carrageenan

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Carboxymethyl cellulose

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Calcium Alginate

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Guar Gum

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Gelatine

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Locust Bean Gum

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Microcrystalline Cellulose

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Potato Starch (Native & Modified)

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Polydextrose

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Pea Starch

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Rice Flour

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Sodium Alginate

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Tragacanth Gum

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Tapioca Starch

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