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Gellan Gum

Gellan gum is a fermenting polysaccharide produced by the microorganism Sphingomonas. The molecular structure of gellan gum is a straight chain based on glucose replication. This gum is an anionic polymer made of beta-di-glucose, beta-di-glucuronic acid and alpha-l-rhamnose units at a ratio of 1:1:2.

Gellan gum is a multi-functional ingredient that helps make food more consistent in flavor, texture and nutrients. Specifically, it can be used to stabilize and suspend ingredients in foods/beverages. As a plant derived ingredients, Gellan Gum is general recognized as halal.

Gellan gum has been extensively studied, tested and proven safe for use in food for 30+ years. In fact, Gellan gum has been approved for use by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the European Union and the World Health Organization's Joint Council on Food Additives.

Gellan gum has been used for almost half a century, and for good reason. It's an incredibly effective additive used in both food and medicine.It’s been considered safe nearly as long as it’s been around. You should always double-check for additives in the food you eat, but you don't have to worry about gellan gum.

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