Gellan gum (E418) is a bacterial exopolysaccharide, prepared commercially by aerobic submerged fermentation from Sphingomonas elodea (previously called Pseudomonas elodea), in a manner similar to xanthan. discovered in 1978,1988 Approved in Japan,1992 USA full approved.
Compared with other colloids, Gellan Gum(Food Grade) has many peculiar advantages:
1. High transparency;
2. Good taste-releasing ability;
3. Low dosage & Good combinability
4. Excellent thermal and acid stability;
5. Adjustable gel elasticity and rigidity;
Gellan gum is widely used in foods and various other fields.
(1)Typical foods prepared using gellan gum: Gelled desserts, jam, jelly, pudding, confectionery, sugarcoating of confectionery, frost of cake, filling of cake or bread, and other foods, cakes, and pet foods.
(2) Other applications: Microbiological media, capsules, perfume.
CAS No.: 71010-52-1 |
Other Names: PHYTAGEL (TM); |
MF: 0 |
EINECS No.: 2751175 |
FEMA No.: 71010-52-1, |
Place of Origin: Anhui China (Mainland) |
Type: Chewing Gum Bases, Colorants, Stabilizers... |
Brand Name: LONGJIN |
Model Number: High Acyl/ Low Acyl |
White Powder: No special flavor |
Other Name: Phytagel |