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.
H & A Canada Inc. was established in 1993 to serve the food, nutraceutical and animal nutrition industries. The company has headquarters situated in Ontario, Canada.
4. Nanjing Joyfulchem Co., Ltd.
Joyfulchem established in the year 2006, committed to developing ingredients for the dietary supplement, functional food, cosmetic and feed industries. It has headquarters situated in Nanjing, China.
5. Dancheng Caixin Sugar Industry Co. Ltd.
Established in 2003, Dancheng Caixin Sugar Industry Co.,Ltd. has made a name for itself in the list of top suppliers. The supplier company is located in Zhoukou, Henan
6. Zhengzhou Cinogel Biotech Co., Ltd.
Established in 2010, professional chinese manufacturer and fast-growing exporter which specialized in Gellan Gum products, Gellan Gum. The company has headquarters situated in Henan, China.
7. Hebei Xinhe Biochemical Co. Ltd
Hebei Xinhe Biochemical Co.,Ltd. is an outstanding explorer and leader of the biogums industry in China. Since it was the first to industrialize production of xanthan gum in China in 1989. It has headquarters situated in Hebei, China.
8. Nutricorn Co., Limited.
Nutricorn, the exportation market leader in agriculture feed additives, focusing on Chinese lysine and threonine export. Founded in 2004, with approximately 18 employees at our headquarters in Shandong, China.
*Definition- Due to its great demand in the food and beverage industries as a replacement for hydrocolloids in dairy products and beverages.
