Gelana Gum And Sodium Chloride
What is Gelana Gum And Sodium Chloride?
Gellan gum is a polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of specific bacteria. It is then purified and processed into a powder. It is used as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer.
Is Gelana Gum And Sodium Chloride vegan?
Gelana Gum And Sodium Chloride is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Gelana Gum And Sodium Chloride gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Gelana Gum And Sodium Chloride a major allergen?
Gellan gum is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens.
What is Gelana Gum And Sodium Chloride used for?
Gellan gum is added to foods to improve texture and stability.
Is Gelana Gum And Sodium Chloride safe?
Gellan gum is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Gellan gum is added to foods to improve texture and stability. It can create a gel structure in liquids, making it useful in dairy alternatives, desserts, jellies, and sauces. It is also used in beverages to suspend particles like cocoa or fruit pulp.
Health notes
Gellan gum is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is not metabolized by the body and passes through the digestive system unchanged. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated gellan gum and found it to be safe for consumption. There are no significant health controversies associated with its use at typical dietary levels.
Allergen info
Gellan gum is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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