Gellan Gum
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Fermentation polysaccharide creating fluid gel networks that suspend insoluble calcium in oat and almond milks.
Official Category: Emulsifier & Stabilizer (유화제·증점안정제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Fermentation polysaccharide forming crystal gels
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS suspension aid in plant milks
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA approved gelling polymer
Commonly Found Foods
Oat milkfortified plant drinksdessert jellies
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Sodium alginate✓ Agar
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