Gelan Gum
What is Gelan Gum?
Gellan gum is a polysaccharide, a type of carbohydrate, produced by the fermentation of a specific bacterium (Sphingomonas elodea). It is then purified and processed into a powder.
Is Gelan Gum vegan?
Gelan Gum is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Gelan Gum gluten-free?
Gellan gum is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens and does not contain gluten.
What is Gelan Gum used for?
Manufacturers use gellan gum as a stabilizer and thickener in a wide variety of foods.
Is Gelan Gum safe?
Gellan gum is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use gellan gum as a stabilizer and thickener in a wide variety of foods. It helps to create a gel-like structure, preventing ingredients from separating and improving texture in products like dairy alternatives, desserts, jams, and sauces.
Health notes
Gellan gum is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated gellan gum and found it safe for consumption. It is not absorbed by the body and passes through the digestive system unchanged, meaning it typically has no adverse health effects at the levels used in food.
Allergen info
Gellan gum is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens and does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Gelan Gum
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