🌱 The Ultimate Guide to Gellan Gum
Your Complete Resource from CINOGEL BIOTECH
From plant-based milks to advanced tissue culture, gellan gum has transformed modern food, beverage, and biotech formulations. This guide covers everything you need to know - whether you're a food technologist, R&D specialist, or entrepreneur seeking clean-label solutions.
📖 Table of Contents
- 🔍 What is Gellan Gum?
- 🧪 Types of Gellan Gum: High Acyl vs Low Acyl
- 🌍 Applications Across Industries
- 🎯 Key Benefits of Gellan Gum
- ⚗️ How to Use Gellan Gum
- 🧬 Gellan Gum vs Other Hydrocolloids
- 📦 Where to Buy Gellan Gum
- ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🔍 What is Gellan Gum?
Gellan gum is a water-soluble hydrocolloid produced via microbial fermentation by Sphingomonas elodea. It’s used to form gels or stabilize suspensions, often at very low dosages. Known for its clarity, precision, and versatility, gellan gum is now a critical ingredient in:
- Plant-based beverages
- Dairy-free yogurts
- Gourmet culinary gels
- Transparent drinks
- Plant tissue culture media
🧪 Types of Gellan Gum: High Acyl vs Low Acyl
There are two main forms of gellan gum, each with unique textural properties:
1. High Acyl Gellan Gum (HA)
- Forms soft, elastic, and heat-stable gels
- Perfect for creamy or flexible applications (e.g., dairy alternatives, sauces)
- Excellent freeze-thaw stability
2. Low Acyl Gellan Gum (LA)
- Creates firm, brittle, transparent gels
- Best for clear beverages, fruit suspensions, or lab media
- Used extensively in plant tissue culture
🌍 Applications Across Industries
✔️ Food & Beverage
- 🥛 Plant-based milk stabilization
- 🧃 Pulp suspension in juices
- 🍓 Jam & fruit spreads with low sugar
- 🍮 Layered or clear plated desserts
- 💧 Transparent beverage gels
✔️ Plant Tissue Culture
- 🧫 Substitute for agar
- 🌱 Consistent media texture and purity
- ✅ Compatible with micropropagation
✔️ Specialty Culinary
- 🍲 Savory gels
- 🍰 Vegan panna cotta
- 🔥 Hot-process custards
🎯 Key Benefits of Gellan Gum
✅ Highly Efficient – Effective at low concentrations (0.05%–0.3%)
✅ Vegan & Clean-Label – Non-GMO and plant-based
✅ Heat-Stable – Suitable for hot-fill and pasteurization
✅ Acid-Stable – Works in low-pH drinks like citrus juices
✅ Custom Textures – From fluid to firm, depending on type and use
✅ Shelf-Stable – Ideal for long-life products
✅ Transparent Gels – Excellent for visual presentation and clarity
⚗️ How to Use Gellan Gum
💡 Basic Use Instruction:
- Mix gellan gum powder with dry ingredients (like sugar)
- Disperse into water with strong agitation
- Heat to ~85–95°C until fully hydrated
- Cool or set depending on gel type
📌 Best Practices:
- Use calcium salts (e.g., calcium lactate) with LA for firm gels
- Avoid clumping by pre-blending with other powders
- HA gels set slower and offer elastic texture
- LA gels set quickly and form clear, brittle gels
🧬 Gellan Gum vs Other Hydrocolloids
| Feature | Gellan Gum | Agar | Pectin | Carrageenan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegan | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Usually | ✅ Yes |
| Gel Strength | ✅ High (Low %) | ✅ Medium | ❌ Weak at low % | ✅ Medium |
| Heat Stability | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Good | ❌ Poor | ✅ Good |
| Transparency | ✅ High (LA) | ❌ Cloudy | ❌ Cloudy | ⚠️ Limited |
| Cold Stability | ✅ Strong | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ Weak | ⚠️ Sensitive |
📦 Where to Buy Gellan Gum?
Looking for industrial-grade or lab-pure gellan gum?
🔹 CINOGEL BIOTECH offers:
- High Acyl and Low Acyl Gellan Gum
- Food-grade, tissue culture-grade, and pharma-grade available
- Full documentation: COA, MSDS, TDS, Halal, Kosher
🌐 Website: www.cinogel.com
📧 Email: sales@cinogel.com | gellangum@cinogel.com
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Is gellan gum safe?
Yes! Gellan gum is FDA- and EFSA-approved and used globally in food and medical applications.
Q2: Can I use gellan gum in acidic drinks?
Absolutely. Low acyl gellan is acid-stable and ideal for citrus-based drinks.
Q3: Is it better than agar?
It depends. Gellan offers greater clarity, lower usage, and better control over gel structure.
Q4: Can it be used in hot-fill processes?
Yes -gellan gum is heat-resistant and stable under thermal processing.
Q5: Does CINOGEL support small orders or samples?
Yes, CINOGEL provides samples for R&D and supports businesses of all sizes.
📣 Ready to Upgrade Your Formulation?
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