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Viscosity refers to the thickness or the “resistance to flow” of a substance. Foods and fluids that are thinner have lower viscosity, and those that are thicker have higher viscosity. Looking at liquids, for instance, water has a low viscosity, and olive oil has a high viscosity.
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CNP (2026). Food Viscosity. In CNP Encyclopedia Editorial Board (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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