Gellan Gum
What is Gellan Gum?
Gellan gum is a type of carbohydrate (polysaccharide) produced through the fermentation of a specific bacterium, *Sphingomonas elodea*. After fermentation, it is purified and dried into a powder form.
Is Gellan Gum vegan?
Gellan Gum is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Gellan Gum gluten-free?
Gellan gum is not derived from any of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA, nor does it contain gluten.
What is Gellan Gum used for?
Manufacturers add gellan gum as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer to improve the texture of foods and prevent ingredients from separating.
Is Gellan Gum safe?
In the United States, gellan gum is considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add gellan gum as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer to improve the texture of foods and prevent ingredients from separating. It is commonly used in dairy alternatives, desserts, jams, jellies, and beverages.
Health notes
In the United States, gellan gum is considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. JECFA has evaluated gellan gum and concluded that a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI) was not specified, as the intake level determined by good manufacturing practice was not considered a hazard to health. EFSA has also assessed gellan gum and found it to be safe for use as a food additive. At very high intakes, its fiber-like properties may lead to mild digestive discomfort like bloating or gas.
Allergen info
Gellan gum is not derived from any of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA, nor does it contain gluten.
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