KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum

KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum is a multifunctional gelling agent and food stabiliser, providing exceptional suspension and texture in food and beverage formulations. 

Introduction to KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum

KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum is produced by fermentation of Sphingomonas elodea, bacteria originally found on lily pond plants. The unique ingredient is a multifunctional gelling agent that offers excellent suspension and stability with a low impact on viscosity. It can be used alone or in combination with others to produce a wide variety of interesting textures and pourable gels. 

KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum application areas

KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum provides the opportunity for the development of formulations with demanding functional requirements. 

KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum can be used to improve the texture and stability of coffee drinks and creamers over shelf life. It can also help prevent separation in coffee creamers and creamer alternatives. 

KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum forms a fluid gel to stabilise neutral pH beverages and prevent separation of nutrients and flavours with minimal impact on viscosity. 

KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum forms flexible fluid gels, sprayable textures and thick gels with excellent pick-up in formulations with a light feel. It may also allow for the replacement of synthetics. Ask us about COSMOS® Certified grades. 

How we apply KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum

Innovative opportunities await with KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum to help solve your stabilisation and texture challenges. Tip: Varying the ratio of high acyl and low acyl gellan gum can produce an array of textures.