Gellan Gum — Food Grade
Allzone Trading supplies food grade gellan gum to beverage and food manufacturers in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Gellan is a fermentation-derived hydrocolloid used for suspension and gelling at very low use levels. High acyl and low acyl types behave differently and are quoted as separate specifications.
At a glance
- Product
- Gellan Gum
- Grades
- Food Grade
- Typical applications
- Plant-based and dairy beverage suspension · Jellies, desserts and gelled confections · Fluid gels and texture systems
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Food Grade
Specification confirmed against supplier technical data sheet at quotation.
Typical applications
- Plant-based and dairy beverage suspension
- Jellies, desserts and gelled confections
- Fluid gels and texture systems
- Cultured and fermented products
- Nutritional beverages with minerals or cocoa in suspension
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Container-direct sourcing coordinated through our Ontario logistics partner
- Supplier documentation (TDS, SDS, COA) requested and shared before order confirmation
- Specifications confirmed in writing at quotation stage — no assumed values
- LTL and FTL freight across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to full container loads
Typical industries served
Material identity
Gellan gum — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 71010-52-1
- E number
- E418
- Source
- Sphingomonas elodea fermentation
Also searched as
Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Gellan gum — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Gellan gum is a fermentation-derived polysaccharide used at very low inclusion rates to suspend particles or build gels. High-acyl gellan gives soft, elastic, non-brittle gels and excellent suspension in beverages; low-acyl gellan gives firm, brittle, thermally reversible gels. Formulators specify it when a plant-based drink has to hold cocoa or calcium in suspension without tasting thickened.
Primary uses
- Suspending insoluble particles in plant-based and fortified beverages
- Forming firm or elastic gels in desserts and confectionery
- Stabilising dairy analogues without perceptible viscosity
- Microbiological culture media and technical gel systems
Applications
- Plant-based beverage plants in the Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia food clusters
- Fortified and functional drinks requiring calcium or mineral suspension
- Dessert gels, jellies and confectionery
- Pharmaceutical suspensions and laboratory media
- Personal-care gels and suspension systems
Advantages
- Effective at very low use levels compared with most hydrocolloids
- Suspends particles with minimal viscosity, protecting mouthfeel
- High-acyl and low-acyl forms cover a wide gel-texture range
- Stable across a wide pH span and tolerant of standard thermal processing
Limitations to consider
- Highly sensitive to the ion profile of the water and the formulation
- Requires full hydration above the dissolution temperature to perform
- Low-acyl gels are brittle and can fracture under shear in filling lines
How to choose the right grade
- Decide the target texture first: high-acyl for soft elastic gels and suspension, low-acyl for firm gels
- Model the calcium and sodium levels in your formulation — ions change the set point
- Confirm the hydration temperature your process can reach
- Consider a blend with other hydrocolloids where syneresis control is needed
Typical grades
- High-acyl (native) food grade
- Low-acyl (deacylated) food grade
- Clarified low-acyl for transparent systems
- Pharmaceutical and microbiological grade
Comparable materials — how Gellan gum sits against alternatives
- Carrageenan for dairy-protein gels
- Xanthan and locust bean gum blends for suspension
- Agar for firm thermally reversible gels
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Gellan gum
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- High-acyl or low-acyl form
- Gel strength with the ion and test conditions stated
- Particle size and dispersion behaviour
- Microbiological limits and heavy metals
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- 20 or 25 kg multi-wall paper bag with a moisture barrier
- Fibre drum for smaller high-value lots
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store sealed in a dry area away from strong odours
- Disperse under high shear or with a carrier to prevent lumping
- Confirm the hydration hold time and temperature in your process before scale-up
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the offered grade
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed batch
- Allergen, non-GMO, Halal and Kosher statements where the grade supports them
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for gellan-gum-food-grade-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- High-acyl or low-acyl and the target texture
- Formulation ion profile (calcium, sodium, potassium)
- Process hydration temperature available
- Annual volume and volume per shipment
- Packaging format your plant can receive
- Documentation and regulatory letters required
- Delivery province or port of discharge
Technical & procurement detail
Functional role of gellan gum+
Gellan gum forms a network in water in the presence of ions. Low acyl gellan produces firm, brittle, clear gels; high acyl gellan produces soft, elastic gels and a fluid gel structure capable of suspending particles in a beverage that still pours like a liquid.
High acyl or low acyl decides the outcome+
Suspension of cocoa or minerals in a drinkable beverage is a high acyl application; a firm, cuttable, transparent gel is a low acyl application. Ordering the wrong type produces either a set beverage or a settled one, so the type must be confirmed before quotation.
Ion content of your water matters+
Gellan hydration and gel strength depend on calcium and other ions present in the formulation and in the process water. Share your water profile and mineral additions so the supplier can advise on type and dosage.
Documentation and specification+
Functional values differ between producers and grades. Allzone confirms the applicable grade with the supplier before quoting and shares the technical data sheet and safety data sheet for the exact material offered, so the values you evaluate are the values you receive.
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply both high and low acyl gellan?+
Both types are available from suppliers and are quoted as separate specifications with their own documentation.
What dosage should I use?+
Gellan is effective at low addition levels, but the exact level depends on your ion profile and target texture. The supplier will advise a starting range for trials.
What packaging is available?+
Packaging is confirmed with the supplier at quotation for the grade and quantity discussed.
Can I request a technical data sheet?+
Yes — the supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet are shared for the exact grade quoted.
Can you deliver to Ontario and Quebec food plants?+
Yes. LTL and FTL freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, with container-direct supply for repeat volumes.
Technical knowledge for Gellan Gum Food Grade Supplier — Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
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Need a quote on Gellan Gum?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.