E418
What is E418?
Gellan gum is a polysaccharide produced by the bacterium Sphingomonas elodea. It is made through a fermentation process using a sugar source, and then purified and dried. It is available in two forms: high acyl and low acyl, which have different properties.
Is E418 vegan?
E418 is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is E418 gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is E418 a major allergen?
Gellan gum is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is E418 used for?
Gellan gum is used as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer.
Is E418 safe?
Gellan gum is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Why it's used
Gellan gum is used as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer. It can create a variety of textures, from firm gels to fluid gels, and is often used in dairy alternatives, desserts, jellies, and sauces. It helps to suspend particles and prevent separation in beverages.
Health notes
Gellan gum is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). International bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have also evaluated gellan gum. It is not known to cause adverse health effects at typical consumption levels. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns associated with its use.
Allergen info
Gellan gum is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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