🌿 Gellan Gum

High-Performance Natural Gelling Agent & Stabilizer for Food, Beverage & Industrial Applications

Gellan Gum is a natural polysaccharide produced by microbial fermentation, widely used as a gelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener in food, beverage, and industrial formulations.

It is known for its ability to form transparent, strong, and heat-stable gels at low concentrations, making it an excellent alternative to traditional hydrocolloids such as agar and gelatin.

Chibio Biotech supplies high-quality Gellan Gum produced under strict quality control, ensuring excellent gel strength, stability, and consistent performance across applications.

📌 1. Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Gellan Gum
CAS No.	71010-52-1
Source	Microbial fermentation
Appearance	Off-white flowing powder
Function	Gelling agent / stabilizer / thickener
Standard	GB 25535
Shelf Life	24 months

Product complies with quality standards and specifications  .

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⚗️ 2. COA Specifications

Parameter	Specification	Result
Appearance	Off-white flowing powder	Conforms
Particle Size	≥95% pass 60 mesh	99.76%
Solubility	Dissolves in water	Conforms
Purity	85.0 – 108.0%	95.50%
Loss on Drying	≤15.0%	8.62%
Total Ash	≤15.0%	12.8%
Gel Strength (0.5% Ca)	≥900 g/cm²	1154
pH (1% solution)	5.5 – 8.0	6.7
Transparency	≥80%	87.98%
Lead	≤2.0 mg/kg	Conforms
Total Plate Count	≤5000 CFU/g	350
Yeast & Mold	≤300 CFU/g	<100
Coliform	≤30 MPN/100g	<3.0
Salmonella	Absent	Conforms

Product meets food-grade safety and performance requirements  .

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💧 3. Key Product Characteristics

✔ Excellent gel strength at low dosage

✔ High transparency for clear products

✔ Thermal stability

✔ Wide pH stability

✔ Strong suspension capability

✔ Compatible with various food systems

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🧪 4. Functional Benefits

🧊 Strong Gel Formation

Forms firm, elastic gels even at low concentrations, improving product structure.

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🔍 High Transparency

Produces clear gels ideal for beverages and desserts.

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⚖ Stabilization & Suspension

Keeps particles suspended in beverages and liquid systems.

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🌡 Heat Stability

Maintains gel structure under heat processing conditions.

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🌱 Natural & Clean Label

Derived from fermentation, suitable for clean-label products.

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🏭 5. Applications

🥤 Beverage Industry

Functions:

• suspension stabilizer

• texture enhancer

• clarity improvement

Used in:

• plant-based drinks

• juice beverages

• functional drinks

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🍮 Food Industry

Applications include:

• jelly products

• desserts

• confectionery

• dairy products

Typical dosage:

0.02 – 0.3% depending on application

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🧴 Personal Care & Industrial Use

Functions:

• thickening

• stabilizing

• gel formation

Used in:

• cosmetic formulations

• industrial gels

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⚙️ 6. Production Process Overview

Microbial Fermentation

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Polysaccharide Production

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Purification

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Drying

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Powder Processing

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Quality Testing

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Packaging

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🔍 7. Comparison: Gellan Gum vs Xanthan Gum vs Agar

Feature	Gellan Gum	Xanthan Gum	Agar
Source	Fermentation	Fermentation	Seaweed
Gel Strength	Very high	Low	High
Transparency	Excellent	Low	Moderate
Texture	Firm, elastic	Viscous	Brittle
Dosage	Low	Medium	Higher
Stability	Excellent	Excellent	Moderate

Key Insight

• Gellan Gum = high-performance, low-dose, transparent gel

• Better suited for modern beverages and functional foods

• Offers advantages over agar and xanthan in clarity and gel control

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📦 8. Packaging & Storage

Standard packaging:

• 25 kg fiber drum

Storage recommendations:

• Store in cool, dry place

• Avoid moisture and heat exposure

• Keep container tightly sealed

Shelf life:

24 months under proper storage conditions  .

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🏆 9. Why Choose Chibio Biotech?

🌍 International Certifications

Chibio Biotech holds:

• ISO 22000

• HALAL Certification

• KOSHER Certification

• US FDA Food Facility Registration

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🔬 Strict Quality Control

• High gel strength verification

• Heavy metal monitoring

• Microbiological safety control

• Batch traceability

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🚚 Reliable Global Supply

• Stable production capacity

• Consistent quality

• Efficient global logistics

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📊 10. Summary

Chibio’s Gellan Gum is a high-performance natural gelling agent offering excellent gel strength, transparency, and stability.

It is widely used in food, beverage, and industrial applications, providing a superior alternative to traditional hydrocolloids with better clarity and lower dosage requirements.

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📩 Looking for high-quality Gellan Gum for your formulations?

📧 Email: sales@chibiotech.com

📞 Phone: +86 (0)532 66983270

🌍 Website: www.chibiotech.com

✅ Chibio Biotech – Advanced Hydrocolloid Solutions for Food & Industrial Innovation.

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