Sucralose And Gellan Gum
What is Sucralose And Gellan Gum?
Sucralose is an artificial sweetener made from sugar through a multi-step chemical process. Gellan gum is a polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of specific bacteria. It is then purified and processed into a powder.
Is Sucralose And Gellan Gum vegan?
Sucralose And Gellan Gum is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sucralose And Gellan Gum gluten-free?
They do not contain gluten.
Is Sucralose And Gellan Gum a major allergen?
Neither sucralose nor gellan gum are derived from major allergens.
What is Sucralose And Gellan Gum used for?
Sucralose is used to provide sweetness with few or no calories.
Is Sucralose And Gellan Gum safe?
Sucralose is approved by the FDA as a high-intensity sweetener.
Why it's used
Sucralose is used to provide sweetness with few or no calories. Gellan gum is used as a thickener, stabilizer, or emulsifier. They are often found together in low-calorie or sugar-free products like yogurt, beverages, and baked goods.
Health notes
Sucralose is approved by the FDA as a high-intensity sweetener. Both sucralose and gellan gum are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for their intended uses. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated sucralose, and JECFA has established an acceptable daily intake for it. While generally considered safe at typical consumption levels, some research has explored potential effects on gut health and metabolism, though evidence is mixed and more study is needed.
Allergen info
Neither sucralose nor gellan gum are derived from major allergens. They do not contain gluten.
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