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Gellan Gum (E 418)
Gellan gum for U.S. manufacturers, from vetted producers. FCC / USP grade on request. Download the sample spec sheet, then send us your grade and quantity.
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Key facts
| CAS No. | 71010-52-1 |
|---|---|
| E-number (EU) | E 418 |
| Molecular weight | Approximately 500 000 |
| Description | An off-white powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, forming a viscous solution. Insoluble in ethanol |
| Grades | EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 418) sample spec · FCC / USP available on request for U.S. food/pharma use |
| Origin | Confirmed in every offer; stated per lot on the COA |
| Storage, shelf life, packaging | Per the producer's specification, on request |
What gellan gum is
Gellan gum is a high molecular weight polysaccharide gum produced by a pure culture fermentation of a carbohydrate by strains of Pseudomonas elodea, purified by recovery with propan-2-ol or ethanol, dried, and milled. The high molecular weight polysaccharide is principally composed of a tetrasaccharide repeating unit of one rhamnose, one glucuronic acid, and two glucoses, and substituted with acyl (glyceryl and acetyl) groups as the O-glycosidically linked esters. An off-white powder. Soluble in water, forming a viscous solution. Insoluble in ethanol. (Source: EU Regulation 231/2012, E 418.)
Applications by industry
Sample specification
Values from EU Regulation 231/2012 (E 418), consolidated text of 18.08.2026. Actual values depend on the producer; the producer's specification and the COA for your lot are available on request.
| Assay | Yields, on the dried basis, not less than 3,3 % and not more than 6,8 % of CO2 |
|---|---|
| Loss on drying | Not more than 15 % after drying (105 °C, 2,5 hours) |
| Nitrogen | Not more than 3 % |
| Propan-2-ol | Not more than 750 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | Not more than 3 mg/kg |
| Lead | Not more than 2 mg/kg |
| Mercury | Not more than 1 mg/kg |
| Cadmium | Not more than 1 mg/kg |
Download the full spec sheet (PDF)
Documents and sourcing
Droplet promise. Origin confirmed in every offer. Sample lot record on request, from the producer. SDS, allergen and other statements on request. We work with vetted producers and give you access to U.S.- and EU-stocked material through our partner network.
Data sheet, SDS and COA on request. Every delivery ships with a COA linked to the delivered lot.
Questions buyers ask
What is gellan gum used for?
Typical uses by industry. Food & beverage: Suspension in beverages; gels and fillings. Suitability for your product and market is confirmed with the producer's specification.
Which grades can McBoeck supply?
Food grade to EU Regulation 231/2012 (E 418). FCC / USP grade is available on request for U.S. food and pharma use. Particle size and other grade details follow the producer's specification, on request.
Which documents come with gellan gum?
Every delivery ships with a COA linked to the delivered lot. Origin confirmed in every offer. Sample lot record on request, from the producer. SDS, allergen and other statements on request.
What does the sample spec sheet show?
Limits for assay, loss on drying, nitrogen, propan-2-ol, arsenic, lead, mercury and cadmium, taken from EU Regulation 231/2012. Actual values depend on the producer; the producer's specification and the lot COA are available on request.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the grade, quantity and delivery location through the quote form or at [email protected]. We work with vetted producers and give you access to U.S.- and EU-stocked material through our partner network.
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Need gellan gum?
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