Nordmann News & Events News Gellan gum and its innovative varieties for the food industry
14 April 2025

Gellan gum and its innovative varieties for the food industry

Gellan gum from Nordmann's partner dsm-firmenich is a versatile hydrocolloid produced by fermenting sugar with the bacterium Sphingomonas elodea. It lends customized functionalities to products in the food processing industry – from gelling and texturizing to particle suspension and syneresis control. Gellan gum is particularly suitable for suspending insoluble particles. It also offers consistent and reliable stability.

The product has a wide range of applications, particularly in:

 

  • Dairy products: milk protein drinks, creamy yoghurt drinks
  • Confectionery
  • Plant-based products: plant-based protein drinks, barista drinks
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Innovative grade Gellaneer® HS 

 

Gellaneer® HS is a specialty grade of Gellan Gum. This innovation is particularly suitable for high solids applications not traditionally addressed with Gellan Gum. Gellaneer® HS provides excellent texturization and stability in products such as puddings, confectionery, spreads and foods for those with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). It is characterized by its ability to create a creamy texture. 

 

Innovative variant Gellaneer® ND-JY 

 

Gellaneer® ND-JY is another innovative variant of Gellan Gum. This product serves as an exceptional locust bean gum (LBG) replacement, offering a complete alternative while improving the sensory experience, stability and texture of plant-based dairy alternatives. Gellaneer® ND-JY is particularly effective in the suspension of insoluble particles such as fruit pulp, minerals and vegetable proteins. 

 

All Gellaneer® products have the great advantage of not imparting a heavy mouthfeel. 

For more information, please contact: 

Sabrina Brandt
© Sabrina Brandt
Sabrina Brandt
Senior Technical Sales & Product Manager | Food
Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH

Distributed in: 

Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

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