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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Ingredients
- Gellan Gum
- Food Additive Number
- E 418, INS 418
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Food Ingredients Features
- Benefits
Gellan Gum is a kind of extra cellular polysaccharide excreted by microorganism Pseudomonas elodea.It is a linear structure with a repeating unit of tetrasaccharide.As emulsifier, suspension agent,thickener,stabilizer, gelling agent, tissue culture medium,film former and lubricant,gellan gum has been widely used in over 20 fileds, such as food, cosmetics, detergent, ceramics, petroleum exploration and coating for chemical industry, it is considered as one of the most advanced food additive in the world. Applications of Gellan Gum: Pharmaceutical Industry: Eyedrops;Soft or hard capcule;Coating. Cosmetics: Personal tending products;Perfume. Chemical industry:Coating;Gelling agents;Toothpaste. Agriculture:Fertilizer gels. Others:Car Air Fresheners;Microorganism;Plant Culture Medium, etc
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition Applications
Properties
- Appearance
- Off-white powder
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Arsenic Content | max. 3 | mg/kg | — |
| Ash Content | max. 12 | % | — |
| Cadmium Content | max. 1 | mg/kg | — |
| Gel Strength | min. 900 | g/cm2 | — |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | max. 20 | mg/kg | — |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | max. 750 | mg/kg | — |
| Lead Content | max. 2 | mg/kg | — |
| Loss on Drying (at 105°C, 2.5hr) | max. 15 | % | — |
| Mercury Content | max. 1 | mg/kg | — |
| Particle Size (80 mesh) | min. 95 Pass | % | — |
| pH Value | 6.0 - 8.0 | — | — |
| Purity (CO2 yielding) | 3.3 - 6.8 | % | — |
| Total Plate Count | max. 10000 | cfu/ g | — |
| Transmittance | min. 80 | % | — |
| Yeast and Mold Count | max. 400 | cfu/ g | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type