Also known as: Low acyl gellan, high acyl gellan, E418
CAS 71010-52-1Enquire for availability
Gellan Gum is a fermentation-derived gelling agent effective at very low dosage, supplied to food ingredients manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
71010-52-1
Grade
Low acyl / high acyl, food grade
Packing
20 kg or 25 kg fibre drum
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our thickeners & hydrocolloids range, Gellan Gum is a fermentation-derived gelling agent effective at very low dosage. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as off-white powder, in low acyl / high acyl, food grade, with an assay of 85% min. The CAS number is 71010-52-1.
Applications of Gellan Gum
Common uses in production:
Suspending cocoa, calcium and plant particles in clear and dairy beverages at 0.02–0.05%
Brittle gels for jelly desserts and confectionery
Fluid gels for sauces and plant-based dairy alternatives
Firm, heat-stable gels in culture media and air-freshener gels
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 20 kg or 25 kg fibre drum. Store in cool, dry conditions. Shelf life is 36 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Gellan Gum
CAS No.
71010-52-1
Appearance
Off-white powder
Grade
Low acyl / high acyl, food grade
Purity / Assay
85% min
Gel strength
Grade dependent
Loss on drying
15% max
Typical dosage
0.02–0.3%
Packing
20 kg or 25 kg fibre drum
Storage
Cool, dry conditions
Shelf life
36 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Suspending cocoa, calcium and plant particles in clear and dairy beverages at 0.02–0.05%
Brittle gels for jelly desserts and confectionery
Fluid gels for sauces and plant-based dairy alternatives
Firm, heat-stable gels in culture media and air-freshener gels
What packing is Gellan Gum supplied in?
Gellan Gum is supplied in 20 kg or 25 kg fibre drum. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Gellan Gum do you stock?
We supply low acyl / high acyl, food grade. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Gellan Gum outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
