26 Apr
If gellan gum was applied for suspending fruit pulps in beverages, but the fruit pulps didn’t float, the operator should check the ingredients list, whether there’s kations or salts applied ?
We know the suspending powder of gellan gum could only be released with help... read more
17 Oct
What is Curdlan Gum E418 Food Additive ?
Curdlan is a microbial exopopolysaccharide (EPS), produced by Alcaligenes sp, and D-glucose in the C1 and C2 bits with β-glucosidase formatting a non-ionic polysaccharide chain substances. Curdlan can be dissolved in alkaline solution (which can be completely dissolved in sodium hydroxide,... read more
22 Nov
For a long time, food manufacturers have added hydrocolloids such as xanthan gum, pectin, carrageenan or Gellan Gum to give salad dressings, jams, ice creams, and other foods their characteristic textures. Hydrocolloids are substances that alter the flow properties, or rheology, of aqueous solutions in which... read more
22 Nov
Applications in foods
Table below illustrates the potential application of gellan gum in various food products. Gellan gum is not only applicable in foods, which require a highly gelled structure, but may also be suitable for uses in systems to provide body and mouth-feel rather than gelatin.... read more
23 Nov
Low acyl gellan is a carbohydrate secreted by a bacterium (Sphingomonas elodea) that, when in the presence of salts or acid, forms very clear, clean, and brittle gels.
Alternative Names : E418 LA
Culinary Uses
Use to stabilize emulsifications or foams, thicken, or gel.
Preparation Tips
Presence of sodium... read more
28 Dec
Gellan Gum LAG is wildely applied in Chinese Style Noodles and Buckwheat Noodles.
If gellan gum is applied to Chinese noodles, buckwheat noodles, or other flour products, it can enhance the noodle’s hardness, elasticity, viscosity, and improve the taste, inhibit the swelling in hot water,... read more
13 Oct
Both Gellan Gum and Curdlan Gum are plant based (maize) food gums under fermentation procedure.
Gellan Gum and Curdlan Gum could be defined with vegan products. read more
13 Oct
Gels formed by Curdlan Gum Gel. under heating condition of 80C is Heat Irreversible read more
29 May
Opal Curdlan Gum Nitrogen Level?
Below 0.3%. read more
29 Apr
Gellan Gum is white powder derived from corn/maize. Gellan gum is formed by linking many individual sugar units into larger particles. Nutritionally, gellan gum is considered a soluble fibre in both the US and EU. It’s produced in sterile tanks under careful process control. Nutrients, including... read more