Gellan Gum Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- E418
Gellan gum supplier enquiries in Malaysia cover a fermentation-derived hydrocolloid used for suspension, stabilisation and gel texture in food, beverage, personal-care and specialty formulations. Also identified as E418, it is supplied as a defined gellan gum grade rather than a generic stabiliser blend.
High-acyl gellan gum supports softer, more elastic structures and suspension, while low-acyl gellan gum supports firmer, more brittle and clearer gels. Controlled-particle-size grades help match powder flow, dispersion and hydration to the buyer's addition sequence and mixing equipment.
Buyers commonly specify acyl type, particle size, hydration behaviour, viscosity, gel texture, clarity and microbiological profile. Results depend on the full test method and formulation, including ions, pH, sugar, temperature and process sequence, so unsupported universal values are not used here.
Send the required acyl type, particle grade, target function, test method, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 71010-52-1
- Grade
- high-acyl gellan gum, low-acyl gellan gum, controlled-particle-size gellan gum
- Appearance
- off-white to pale cream free-flowing powder
GELLAN GUM grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-acyl gellan gum | fine hydrocolloid powder | — | Beverage suspension, soft elastic gels and texture systems that need a more flexible gel response than low-acyl gellan gum. | Confirm the particle-size grade and pack format with the quotation. |
| Low-acyl gellan gum | fine hydrocolloid powder | — | Firm, brittle or clear gel systems in desserts, confectionery, prepared foods and laboratory formulations where low-acyl gel behaviour is required. | Confirm the particle-size grade and pack format with the quotation. |
| Controlled-particle-size gellan gum | classified powder for a defined dispersion process | — | Dry blends, premixes and liquid-processing lines that specify powder flow, dispersion and hydration behaviour while retaining a stated acyl type. | Confirm the acyl type, particle-size requirement and pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy GELLAN GUM from ChemTrade
Request a quote for GELLAN GUM
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Material identity | fermentation-derived gellan polysaccharide hydrocolloid | — |
| CAS number | 71010-52-1 | — |
| Commercial form | dry powder classified by acyl type and particle-size grade | — |
| Acyl type | high-acyl or low-acyl gellan gum, declared for the quoted grade | — |
| Functional profile | hydration, suspension, gel texture, clarity and ion response are evaluated under the specified application conditions | — |
| Grade controls | particle-size distribution, moisture, ash, hydration behaviour, viscosity, gel strength or texture, clarity and microbiological profile are confirmed against the required grade and test method | — |
| Identity boundary | single gellan gum ingredient, distinct from gellan-based stabiliser blends, premixes and other hydrocolloids | — |
GELLAN GUM applications
Safety and handling
Keep bags or containers tightly closed, cool and dry to prevent moisture uptake, contamination and lumping. Control airborne powder during transfer and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about GELLAN GUM
What is the difference between high-acyl and low-acyl gellan gum?
High-acyl gellan generally produces softer, more elastic structures and is widely considered for suspension systems. Low-acyl gellan generally forms firmer, more brittle and potentially clearer gels. The final texture still depends on concentration, ions, sugar, pH, heat treatment and the complete formulation.
Can high-acyl and low-acyl gellan gum be blended?
Formulators may combine them to tune texture, but a prepared blend is not the same commercial identity as either single grade. State whether the enquiry is for high-acyl gum, low-acyl gum or a defined blend, and request the composition of any premixed stabiliser system.
Which particle-size grade should I request?
Particle size affects powder flow, dust, dispersion and the risk of lumping during hydration. Match it to the dry-blending step, agitation, addition sequence and heating process. A finer grade is not automatically better if the plant cannot disperse it evenly.
How should gellan gum gel or viscosity specifications be compared?
Compare values only when the test method and formulation conditions match. Gellan response changes with acyl type, concentration, water quality, ions, pH, sugar, temperature and measurement procedure. Ask for the full method instead of comparing isolated gel-strength or viscosity numbers.
Is gellan gum the same as xanthan gum?
No. Both are fermentation-derived hydrocolloids, but they have different hydration, rheology, suspension and gel behaviour. They may be used alone or within designed stabiliser systems, but one should not replace the other without formulation trials.
How do minerals and salts affect gellan gum?
Dissolved ions can strongly influence hydration and gel formation, especially in low-acyl systems. Water hardness and added salts therefore belong in the formulation brief. Test the gum in the actual process water and recipe rather than assuming a result from a simplified laboratory gel.
Can gellan gum be used for beverage suspension?
Suitable gellan grades are used in designed beverage systems to support particle suspension and texture. No universal use level or stability result is promised because proteins, minerals, pH, heat process and filling conditions affect performance. Confirm the choice through formulation trials.
What packing and documents can be requested for gellan gum?
Send the acyl type, particle-size grade, preferred pack format and product document requirements with the enquiry. Available packing, documentation and commercial details are confirmed for the quoted grade.
What is needed for a gellan gum price enquiry in Malaysia?
Send the acyl type, particle-size and functional specification, test method, application, quantity and delivery location. Include packing and document preferences so the quotation can state its complete basis and validity period.