. Xanthan, guar, and locust bean gums were used alone and in combination as stabilizers.
Dressing pH significantly impacted stability and viscosity. Temperature had little effect on flow
behavior, which was shear-thinning for all formulations. Combinations of hydrocolloids were found to
provide better stability than any single hydrocolloid alone, the improved stability was attributed to
synergistic effects. Hence, a single stabilizing agent may not provide proper dressing stabilization. Stabilizing
agents should be used in combination to prevent whey separation due to pH and temperature
changes during the shelf life of cottage cheese.