Which thickeners work well with dairy?

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I know from experience that arrowroot doesn't work very well, so I'm curious to know which ones actually do.

Thanks a lot for any help!

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Best Answer

Your answer of "everything except arrowroot" is spot on. You should use a corn starch slurry in all likelihood. It is less expensive and more commonly available and will not create a "slimy" consistency; corn starch is also purported to have a creamier texture.

Arrow root also may have been overcooked by your preparation as described in your comment as it has a lower temperature that it needs to reach relative to other thickeners. Keep it handy for your acidic sauces, but keep to corn starch for the dairy. A benefit of arrowroot in clear sauces is that it won't make the sauce cloudy as will corn starch; however with dairy this is not a concern.



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How do you thicken a dairy based sauce?

Flour. If being gluten-free isn't a concern, adding flour is a fantastic way to thicken dairy-based sauces, thick soups and gravies. My preferred method is to make a roux (a combination of equal parts fat and all-purpose flour) and whisk in 2 ounces for every cup of liquid.

Can you mix arrowroot and dairy?

In most situations, arrowroot creates a glossy texture and a silky mouthfeel. However, you should avoid combining arrowroot and dairy because it creates a slimy texture.

What are the 4 types of thickeners?

Here is a list of the most common starch and gum food thickeners.
  • Wheat Flour. Wheat flour is the thickening agent to make a roux. ...
  • Cornstarch. The corn endosperm is ground, washed, dried to a fine powder. ...
  • Arrowroot. ...
  • Tapioca Starch. ...
  • Xanthan Gum.


How can I thicken my milk quickly?

The most commonly used thickeners are corn starch and all-purpose flour. But other flours can be used such as potato flour, rice flour and even tapioca flour. The most common way to thicken milk with a starch is to add a tablespoon of butter and your starch to a pan and heating it on medium low.


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