The bacteria Sphingomonas elodea produces gellan gum, a viscous soluble fibre, from lactose or glucose (cheese whey). Gellan gum is an ingredient that binds, textsurizes, or stabilises food. When compared to other gelling agents like carrageenan, guar gum, xanthan gum, and agar-agar, gellan gum exhibits similar qualities. Both the food and beverage sector and the pharmaceutical industry use gellan gum. Due to the growing use of gellan gum in the food and beverage industry and a number of advantages it offers over other gelling agents, such as its efficiency in lower concentrations, the demand for gellan gum is anticipated to rise over the projected period.
Global Gellan Gum Market was valued at US$ 170.1 Million in 2021, in terms of revenue, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.9% during the forecast period (2022 to 2030).
Leading Companies in the Gellan Gum Industry:
1. DSM
Koninklijke DSM N.V., a science-based company, engages in nutrition, health, and sustainable living businesses. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Heerlen, the Netherlands
2. CP Kelco
Kelco Companyfounded 1929, CP Kelco is a nature-based ingredient solutions company experience working with food, beverage, consumer and industrial product manufacturers worldwide. The company has headquarters situated in Atlanta, GA.
In September, 2022 CP Kelco announed partnering with compatriot biotech outfit ExoPolymer to develop and commercialise a portfolio of functional ingredients for the personal care industry.
3. H & A Canada Inc.
