Gellan gum (e418) is a bacterial exopolysaccharide, prepared commercially by aerobic submerged fermentation from sphingomonas elodea (previously Called pseudomonas elodea), in a manner similar to xanthan. Discovered in 1978, 1988 approved in japan, 1992 usa full approved. Compared with other colloids, gellan gum has many peculiar advantages: 1. Low dosage; 2. Excellent thermal and acid stability; 3. Good taste-releasing ability; 4. High transparency; 5. Adjustable gel elasticity and rigidity; 6. Good combinability. -
