Gellan gum
Gellan gum is a food ingredient that comes from a type of bacteria called Sphingomonas elodea. It is a kind of versatile gelling agent used in many food products to give them a specific texture.
To make gellan gum, bacteria are fermented with a sugar source, then purified and dried into a powder form. This process creates a substance that can help thicken, stabilise, and gel different types of foods and beverages.
You can find gellan gum listed on food labels as a thickening agent or stabiliser. It helps give foods like plant-based milks, dairy desserts, fruit juices, and sauces a smooth and consistent texture. It's particularly common in dairy-free products and helps improve the overall quality and mouthfeel of the food it's in.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Gellan gum
Alpro Caffè Coffee and Hazelnut DrinkAlpro Caffè Coffee and Soya Caramel Drink
Sainsbury's Chocolate Orange Buns, Taste the Difference
Biomel Dark Chocolate
Alpro Hazelnut Drink Chilled
Asda Longlife Soya Drink Sweetened
Hartley's Mandarin in Jelly
Biomel Natural
Alpro Oat Original Drink Uht
Rice Dream Rice Drink
Alpro Roasted Almond Unsweetened Drink Chilled
Asda Soya Drink Unsweetened Chilled
Alpro Soya Milk Alternative Light
