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ICD Biochemistry (Q.D) Gellan Gum

ICD Biochemistry (Q.D) Gellan Gum is a water-soluble anionic polysaccharide produced by the bacterium sphingomonas elodea(formerly pseudomonas elodea). It is used as a gelling agent and stabilizer.

Ingredient Name: Gellan Gum

Functions: Gelling Agent, Stabilizer

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Features: Odorless

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Food Ingredients Functions
Characteristic
Off-white, odorless, free flowing powder
Ingredients
Gellan Gum
Food Additive Number
E 418, INS 418
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble in
Water to form viscous solution
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
content85~108%-
Calcium iron testPass--
Particle size (Pass 60 mesh)min. 95%-
Loss on Dryingmax. 15.0%-
pH value5.5~7.5--
Residue of ethanolmax. 750mg/kg-
Gel strength (0.5% solution )min. 800g/cm2-
Total Nitrogenmax. 3%-
Transmittance (0.5% solution)min. 80%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Safety & Health

Quality and Safety Assurance
Gellan Gum production is controlled under certified quality system ISO9001 and product safety is ensured by established safety system.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Package

1 Kg/Aluminum foil bag ;25kg/Drum

Storage & Handling

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place out of direct sunlight.