The present invention provides a stabilizer for stable retention and/or
immobilization of grains of flesh, etc. of foods, a thickening agent
capable of imparting viscosity through addition of a small amount
thereof, and a gelling agent having excellent heat resistance. The
present invention provides a composition comprising a polysaccharide and
a highly dispersible cellulose complex composed of a hydrophilic
substance, a water-soluble polymer and a water-dispersible cellulose
being fine-fibrous cellulose from plant cell walls as a raw material.
Further, there are provided a stabilizer, thickening and gelling agent
comprising the above composition.