🐾 Gellan Gum for Pet Food Applications

The Complete Guide for Stable, Nutritious, and Appealing Pet Products

By CINOGEL BIOTECH | Gellan Gum Manufacturer | www.cinogel.com



🧬 What Is Gellan Gum?

Gellan gum is a water-soluble polysaccharide produced by Sphingomonas elodea. It functions as:

  • ✅ A gelling agent
  • ✅ A stabilizer
  • ✅ A thickener
  • ✅ A suspending agent

Used at very low concentrations (0.05–0.3%), gellan gum delivers powerful texture control in wet and semi-moist pet foods.

🍖 Why Use Gellan Gum in Pet Food?

Gellan gum is valued in the pet food industry for:

BenefitDescription
🐶 Suspension StabilityPrevents sinking of meat/fiber particles in gravy and jelly
🧊 Heat & Freeze StabilityResists breakdown during cooking and storage
💧 Hydration ControlMaintains ideal moisture texture for animal palatability
🧼 Clean Label FriendlyAccepted in natural formulations (E418)
📏 Low Dosage EfficiencyVery effective at 0.05% to 0.3% depending on system

🥩 High Acyl vs. Low Acyl Gellan Gum in Pet Food

Gellan gum comes in two forms: High Acyl (HA) and Low Acyl (LA), each offering unique benefits.

🔬 Comparison Table:

FeatureHigh Acyl (HA)Low Acyl (LA)
TextureSoft, elastic (meat-like)Firm, brittle (jelly-like)
Suspension AbilityModerateExcellent
AppearanceOpaqueClear
Ideal forSoft chunks, moist treatsGravy, gel layers, suspensions
Use Concentration0.1% – 0.3%0.05% – 0.2%

🐕 Applications in Pet Food Formulations

🥫 1. Wet Pet Food (Chunks in Gravy or Jelly)

  • LA gellan gum suspends meat, vegetables, and rice particles in the sauce.
  • Prevents sedimentation and ensures even distribution of nutrients.

🔧 Typical use: 0.1% LA gellan gum + other hydrocolloids like carrageenan.

🧃 2. Gravy Phase Stabilization

  • LA gellan creates a fluid gel network to keep oils, fibers, and meat bits suspended.
  • Enhances visual appeal and texture.

🔧 Use 0.05%–0.15% LA gellan gum for best suspension without gelling the whole system.

🍘 3. Moist & Semi-Moist Pet Treats

  • HA gellan gum offers soft and chewy texture.
  • Heat-stable and elastic, perfect for refrigerated or vacuum-sealed treats.

🔧 Use 0.2%–0.3% HA gellan gum alone or in blends with starches.

🎂 4. Molded Pet Treats / Jelly Cups

  • LA gellan gum is ideal for creating firm molds that retain shape.
  • Used for layered, visible-phase treats.

🔧 Use 0.2% LA gellan gum for clear, cuttable textures.

🐾 5. Combination Systems

  • A blend of HA + LA offers meat-like elasticity and suspension in a single system.
  • Used in premium products where both chewability and stability are desired.

🔧 Example: 0.15% HA + 0.05% LA.

🧪 Technical Highlights

PropertyGellan Gum Behavior
pH Range3.5 – 8.0 (ideal for pet food)
Thermal ProcessingWithstands sterilization
Ion SensitivityRequires calcium/magnesium for gel
Synergistic UsePairs well with carrageenan, starch
LabelingE418 or “gellan gum” on label

✅ Advantages Over Other Hydrocolloids

Gellan GumCarrageenanXanthan Gum
✅ Works at low usage❌ May need higher dose❌ Poor gel strength
✅ Clear gel option (LA)✅ Good for gelling❌ No gelling
✅ Heat stable✅ Heat stable✅ Heat stable
✅ Non-animal origin❌ Red seaweed (animal-sensitive)✅ Vegan

🌱 Clean Label, Vegan, and Safe

CINOGEL's gellan gum is:

  • 🟢 Vegan / Plant-Based
  • 🟢 Non-GMO
  • 🟢 Halal & Kosher Certified
  • 🟢 Globally Approved (EU, US FDA, China, etc.)

🏭 About CINOGEL BIOTECH

Trusted Gellan Gum Manufacturer for Pet Food Solutions

📍 15+ years of production experience
🧪 In-house R&D support for custom pet food applications
🌍 Global shipping, export-ready documentation
🔗 Visit: https://www.cinogel.com | https://www.gellangum.net

📞 Contact Us for Samples or Formulation Help

Need help selecting the right gellan gum or designing your formulation?

📧 Email: gellangum@cinogel.com
📞 Phone/WhatsApp: +86 150 3803 1303
🌐 Website: www.cinogel.com

💼 Let CINOGEL BIOTECH help you create stable, high-quality, and delicious pet food products your customers (and their pets!) will love.