Gellan Gum Powder

 Please Note: This product is filled to order.

This gum can be added at low levels to a number of products requiring texturizing, gelling, stabilizing, suspending, film-forming, sprayability, stability, structure, or a smooth pour.

When added to formulations, Gellan Gum structures itself in such a way where it can form an apparently firm gel at a stand still, and fluid gel when agitated.

This structure allows for excellent suspension capacity and emulsion stability along with smooth, easy pouring, making it ideal for cosmetic products like shampoos and conditioners that are typically dispensed with pumps or flip cap lids.

Gellan Gum is a polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of a pure culture of Sphingomonas elodea, and is identical to the Sphingomonas elodea produced polysaccharides found naturally on several water lily varieties. In water based products, it forms a clear gel.

Ingredient Highlights

• Category: Additives, gums & thickeners
• Ingredient Function: Gelling agent, suspension agent, texture enhancer, emulsion stabilizer, film former
• Used in: Lotions, creams, gels, serums, shampoos, conditioner, hair styling products, sprays, color cosmetics, masks
• Solubility: Water soluble
• Appearance: White to light tan powder
• Odor: Nearly odorless

Production Information

• Derived From: Fermentation of pseudomonas elodea
• Part(s) Used: N/A
• Preserved With: No preservatives
• Country of Origin: USA
• Type: High acyl (HA)
• Method of Extraction: Fermentation
• Processing: Fermented, filtered, dried, milled, blended with sucrose and/or other salts

Pro Tips

• Helps stabilize emulsions and acts as a suspending agent without making the final product too thick or bulky.
• Perfect for use in products intended to be dispensed through pumps, caps, or pourable bottles.
• Ideal for use in sprayable products in need of added stability.

This product is vegan.