Thickness ingredient

**Bad Dog** · 11-01-2006, 05:53 AM

Does anyone know what they use in Slimfast drinks to make it rich and creamy.
I have made my own smoothie that I am going to use like the slimfast crap but I want it to be thicker. Mine of course has higher protein, Low fat milk, and uses fresh fruit, and flax seed to get all the right ingredients. but I would like for it to be thicker. Any Ideas.

thx

**tucker01** · 11-01-2006, 06:00 AM

Yogurt

**Bad Dog** · 11-01-2006, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Yogurt

You are a genius...thanks..and the yogurt would make it even more nutritious..

**Witchblade** · 11-01-2006, 09:39 AM

A banana also works wonderfully.

**Jodi** · 11-01-2006, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by Bad Dog

You are a genius...thanks..and the yogurt would make it even more nutritious..

Yogurt, IMO, is the most beneficial thing to add. You get the probiotics, calcium and decent source of protein all in one. Be sure to get the fat free, plain yogurt and sweeten it by adding fresh fruit such as strawberries and then add your protein powder.

**Twin Peak** · 11-02-2006, 08:02 AM

If you can get it in bulk, use inulin. Inulin is a wonderful little carb. It is PURE fiber, it improves bodycomposition, and it improves taste (its very sweet) and mouthfeel, as well as thickness. Its why we have added it to SUSTAIN.

Oh, pasteurized egg whites from egg whites international can also add thickness, and quality protein, with almost no taste.

**Jodi** · 11-02-2006, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Twin Peak

If you can get it in bulk, use inulin. Inulin is a wonderful little carb. It is PURE fiber, it improves bodycomposition, and it improves taste (its very sweet) and mouthfeel, as well as thickness. Its why we have added it to SUSTAIN.

Oh, pasteurized egg whites from egg whites international can also add thickness, and quality protein, with almost no taste.

Inulin is definately a good choice but you will need to test your tolerance. Some people can't use much of it at all without having gastrointestinal problems. It's a trial and error type product but a good and healthy choice.

**WBM** · 11-02-2006, 09:58 AM

Xanthum gum works well, too.

**Twin Peak** · 11-02-2006, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Jodi

Inulin is definately a good choice but you will need to test your tolerance. Some people can't use much of it at all without having gastrointestinal problems. It's a trial and error type product but a good and healthy choice.

I think this is only at high doses. And you don't need a lot for thickness. For example, we have not had any complaints with SUSTAIN.

**Twin Peak** · 11-02-2006, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by WBM

Xanthum gum works well, too.

What is that anyway?

**WBM** · 11-02-2006, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by Twin Peak

What is that anyway?

Did I mention that I can't spell? It's xanthan gum.

Xanthan Gum is a soluble fiber produced from the pure culture fermentation of the microorganism Xanthomonas campestris. It is used in the food processing industry as a thickener, stabilizer and emulsifier for a number of different foods.

**Twin Peak** · 11-02-2006, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by WBM

Did I mention that I can't spell? It's xanthan gum.

Xanthan Gum is a soluble fiber produced from the pure culture fermentation of the microorganism Xanthomonas campestris. It is used in the food processing industry as a thickener, stabilizer and emulsifier for a number of different foods.

I didn't know this was an ingredient you could purchase. No calories?

**WBM** · 11-02-2006, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by Twin Peak

I didn't know this was an ingredient you could purchase. No calories?

Yep, the brand I have is NOW. It's 10 calories per tablespoon if I'm not mistaken and it's 100% fiber. The claim is that it has no ill gastrointestinal effects, but I've only used small amounts and would likely not have GI discomfort for that reason.

**tucker01** · 11-02-2006, 12:37 PM

I didn't realize Xantham Gum was a fibre. I know alot of fibre supps are using Guar Gum now.

**P-funk** · 11-02-2006, 03:11 PM

I have used Xantham Gum before. it works pretty well to make the shake thicker.

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