Gellan Gum Vitamins & Minerals: Magnesium Phosphate
What is Gellan Gum Vitamins & Minerals: Magnesium Phosphate?
Gellan gum is a polysaccharide, a type of carbohydrate, produced by the bacterium Sphingomonas elodea. It is made through a fermentation process using a sugar source, then purified and processed into a powder.
Is Gellan Gum Vitamins & Minerals: Magnesium Phosphate vegan?
Gellan Gum Vitamins & Minerals: Magnesium Phosphate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Gellan Gum Vitamins & Minerals: Magnesium Phosphate gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Gellan Gum Vitamins & Minerals: Magnesium Phosphate a major allergen?
Gellan gum is not derived from any of the 9 major FDA allergens.
What is Gellan Gum Vitamins & Minerals: Magnesium Phosphate used for?
Gellan gum is used as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer in foods.
Is Gellan Gum Vitamins & Minerals: Magnesium Phosphate safe?
Gellan gum is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Gellan gum is used as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer in foods. It helps give foods a smooth texture and prevents ingredients from separating. It is commonly found in dairy alternatives, desserts, jams, and beverages.
Health notes
Gellan gum is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a non-digestible fiber and passes through the body largely unchanged. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated gellan gum and established acceptable daily intakes. It is not associated with significant health controversies at typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Gellan gum is not derived from any of the 9 major FDA allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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