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Gellan Gum

What is Gellan Gum?

Gellan gum is a water-soluble polysaccharide produced by Sphingomonas elodea, a bacterium. As a food additive, Gellan gum is used as a thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer. [1]



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Products containing Gellan Gum


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Source(s) Derived From

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Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Gellan Gum - Wikipedia

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Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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