Modernist Pantry Pure Gellan Gum F Low-Acyl 50g — Vegan, Clear Firm Gelling Agent

Pure Gellan Gum F is a low-acyl, vegan gelling agent made by fermentation that creates clear, stable gels and textures for modernist cooking and everyday culinary use.

Modernist Pantry Pure Gellan Gum F (Low Acyl) is a concentrated hydrocolloid designed to form firm, transparent gels and to modify viscosity at very low usage rates. Produced by fermentation of Sphingomonas elodea, this powder is plant-based, non-GMO, gluten-free and carries Orthodox Union kosher certification. It performs best at pH values above 4 and can be used alone or combined with other thickeners to tune texture, reduce brittleness, or produce fluid gels and other contemporary preparations.

How will Gellan Gum F change my recipes?

Gellan Gum F lets you replace or augment gelatin, starches, and other hydrocolloids to deliver firmer, clearer gels and cleaner flavor release. Because it sets at low concentrations, you can achieve strong structure without clouding liquids or adding starchy mouthfeel. It also supports novel textures like brittle gels, elastic sheets, and pourable fluid gels when paired with complementary agents.

• Creates clear, firm gels at low percentages for bright presentation
• Retains flavor clarity better than many starch-based thickeners
• Works with other hydrocolloids to adjust flexibility or reduce brittleness
• Useful for cold-set and hot-set applications depending on formulation

How do I use Gellan Gum F in the kitchen?

Measure carefully—gellan functions in very small amounts. Hydrate in water or other aqueous liquids, heat if needed for dispersion, then cool to set. For brittle gels, use Pure Gellan Gum F alone; to soften the texture, blend with a low-acyl/longer-chain gellan or other hydrocolloids. Keep the final product above pH 4 for reliable gelling.

• Dissolve evenly by whisking or high-shear blending to prevent clumps
• Heat briefly to ensure full dispersion, then cool for gelation
• Combine with Gellan LT100 or similar to reduce brittleness where desired
• Adjust dosage to balance firmness and mouthfeel—start low and scale up

What culinary applications suit this ingredient?

Gellan Gum F is widely used in modernist cuisine and for everyday professional kitchens seeking precise textures. It enables clear jellies, panna cottas, fruit gels, and savory aspics, and is ideal for creating fluid gels, gel beads, and stable emulsions. Chefs also use it to stabilize carbonated gels and to tailor mouthfeel in low-calorie or plant-based creations.

• Clear dessert gels, molded sweets, and firm custards
• Fluid gels for spoonable sauces and cocktail garnishes
• Encapsulation and spherification adjuncts when paired appropriately
• Texture modification in vegan and keto formulations

Who is this for? Modernist Pantry Pure Gellan Gum F is aimed at professional chefs, culinary students, food developers, and ambitious home cooks exploring modernist techniques or refining texture in plant-based, low-carb, or gluten-free recipes. If you need precise, clean-tasting gels or want to experiment with fluid gels, carbonated gels, or clear molded desserts, this high-purity gellan offers a reliable, certified ingredient to expand your repertoire.

Ingredients

100% Food Grade Low Acyl Gellan Gum