☕️ : Improving Mouthfeel and Clarity in Cold Brew Coffee Beverages
🧊 Why Cold Brew Needs a Stabilizer
Cold brew coffee has surged in popularity thanks to its:
- 🌬️ Smooth, low-acid taste
- ❄️ Refreshing chill and convenience
- 🖤 Clean-label appeal
But challenges arise in RTD (ready-to-drink) cold brews, especially:
- 🌀 Coffee solids settling at the bottom
- 🪞 Loss of clarity and visual appeal
- 🍷 Watery or inconsistent mouthfeel
Enter: Gellan gum -the unsung hero of cold brew stabilization.
🧬 Gellan Gum for Clean, Stable Cold Brew
Low-acyl gellan gum can form an invisible gel network that:
- 🧽 Suspends fine coffee particles
- 💎 Preserves clarity with no haze
- ☁️ Adds a subtle thickness to improve mouthfeel
- 🧪 Remains stable in cold storage and acidic pH (~4.5–5.0)
✅ Usage level? Just 0.01–0.03% is typically enough.
⚙️ How to Use Gellan Gum in Cold Brew
Simple process:
- Heat water to 80–90°C
- Dissolve low-acyl gellan gum thoroughly
- Mix into the cold brew concentrate
- Homogenize and chill
💡 Cold filling or aseptic packaging? No problem - gellan gum works seamlessly.
🧾 Sample Formulation for RTD Cold Brew
| Ingredient | Function |
|---|---|
| Cold brew concentrate | Base flavor ☕️ |
| Filtered water | Volume and dilution 💧 |
| Gellan gum (LA, 0.025%) | Suspension & texture 🧬 |
| Potassium sorbate (optional) | Shelf life 📆 |
| Natural flavor or sweetener | Taste balance 🍯 |
📊 Why Gellan Gum Wins
| Feature | Benefit 🏆 |
|---|---|
| Ultra-low dosage | Cost-effective 💸 |
| No impact on flavor or color | Maintains coffee integrity ☕️ |
| Works in low pH and cold temps | Versatile and reliable ❄️ |
| Clean-label friendly | Minimal, recognizable ingredient 🌱 |
Unlike gums like CMC or xanthan, gellan gum offers clarity with clean flow — perfect for high-end coffee drinks.
🏷️ From CINOGEL Biotech: Trusted Gellan for Beverage Pros
CINOGEL Biotech offers:
- 🧪 Food-grade low-acyl gellan gum ideal for premium drinks
- 📈 Consistent quality for scalable beverage production
- 💼 Technical guidance to fine-tune viscosity and clarity
Whether you're developing a vegan cold brew latte or a black coffee elixir, CINOGEL Biotech supports innovation that sells.
🌍 Ideal for These Applications
- 🧊 Cold brew black or flavored
- 🥛 Cold brew + oat or almond milk blends
- 🧃 Coffee tonics and sparkling brews
- 🍫 RTD coffee with cocoa, vanilla, or spices
🎯 Final Brewed Thought
Don't let sedimentation or poor texture cloud your cold brew's success.
With low-acyl gellan gum, you can deliver clarity, texture, and shelf stability — all in a clean-label package.
