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Gellan Gum
In plain words
The short version
A bacterial polysaccharide — used for clean, transparent gels at very low concentrations.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
No ADI specified. Considered safe and well tolerated. Behaves as a soluble fiber. No documented allergenicity.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.