🌍 SECTION 4: INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS OF GELLAN GUM
Tailored Functionalities Across Diverse Sectors
Gellan gum's versatility, precision, and performance at ultra-low concentrations make it indispensable across industries. From suspending particles in almond milk to delivering bioactive compounds in pharmaceuticals — gellan gum provides multi-functional solutions that outperform traditional hydrocolloids.
🥛 1. FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
🎯 Target Outcomes: Suspension · Texture · Clarity · Mouthfeel · Heat Resistance
| 🍽️ Use Case | 🧪 Gellan Type | ⚙️ Functionality |
|---|---|---|
| Plant-based milk (soy/oat) | HA | Particle suspension with low viscosity |
| RTD fruit juices | LA | Crystal-clear fluid gels or pulp suspension |
| Puddings & dairy desserts | HA or HA+LA | Elastic, heat-stable gels |
| Fruit fillings & sauces | HA | Clean cut, elastic texture |
| Gummy candies | LA | Firm, fast-setting gel texture |
- ✔️ Effective at 0.02–0.3% concentration
- 🔥 Heat and pH stable
- 🏷️ Clean-label alternative to carrageenan/agar
- 🌿 Vegan, Halal, Kosher certified
🧫 2. PLANT TISSUE CULTURE
🎯 Target Outcomes: Sterile Gel Matrix · Transparency · Consistency
🔬 Key Features:
- 🌿 High-purity TCA Grade ensures consistent growth
- 💧 Compatible with MS, B5, WPM media
- 🔁 Autoclavable at 121°C without degradation
- 🧪 Transparent gels for visual root/shoot observation
- 💸 Efficient: replaces agar with only 2.5–4 g/L
✅ Ideal For:
- 🌱 Micropropagation
- 🌿 Somatic embryogenesis
- 🌾 Root induction
- 🌰 Seed germination
📌 CINOGEL's TCA-Grade Gellan Gum is trusted by global labs for its zero batch-to-batch variation, clarity, and stable hardness.
💊 3. PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOMEDICAL INDUSTRY
🎯 Target Outcomes: Controlled Release · Biocompatibility · Hydrogel Scaffolds
| 💊 Use Area | 🧪 Function |
|---|---|
| Oral gel supplements | Mucoadhesive or chewable matrix |
| Tablet coatings | Stable film formation |
| Wound dressing gels | Elastic, cooling, sterile base |
| Tissue scaffolds (R&D) | 3D hydrogel frameworks for cellular growth |
| Ophthalmic (eye drops) | Rheology control, eye feel enhancement |
- ✅ FDA-approved, non-toxic, non-allergenic
- ⏳ Enables sustained release of actives
- 💡 Gels in situ with calcium ions
- 💊 Compatible with a wide range of APIs
💄 4. COSMETICS & PERSONAL CARE
🎯 Target Outcomes: Skin Feel · Clarity · Electrolyte Compatibility · Texture Retention
| 💅 Product Type | 🧪 Gellan Function |
|---|---|
| Hydrogel masks | Transparent, cooling, flexible film |
| Serums & water gels | Thickening without stickiness |
| Hair styling gels | Stable hold with no flaking |
| Toothpaste | Binder and stabilizer |
| Deodorants | Carrier for active ingredients |
- 🌬️ Non-sticky, silky finish
- ⚖️ Stable in electrolyte-rich systems
- 💧 Works across pH 3.5–8.0
- 🌱 Biodegradable · Vegan · Non-GMO
🧪 5. INDUSTRIAL & SPECIALTY APPLICATIONS
🎯 Target Outcomes: Suspension · Controlled Release · Film Formation
| 🏭 Segment | ⚙️ Function |
|---|---|
| Microencapsulation | Nutrient/active compound shell formation |
| Liquid detergents | Particle or pearl suspension |
| Controlled-release fertilizers | Gel matrix carrier for slow nutrient release |
| Biomedical research | Gel matrix for cell culture or testing |
🧭 INDUSTRY APPLICATION SUMMARY
| 🧩 Industry | ⭐ Key Benefits of Gellan Gum |
|---|---|
| 🍶 Food & Beverage | Clear gels, suspension, heat stability, clean label |
| 🌱 Plant Tissue Culture | High clarity, reproducible, stable under autoclave |
| 💊 Pharma & Biomedical | Biocompatible, API-safe, in-situ gelation |
| 💄 Cosmetics & Personal Care | Smooth, transparent, stable in pH and electrolyte systems |
| ⚙️ Specialty & Industrial | Functional gelling, release control, stability |
