gellan gum
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Etymology[edit]
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Noun[edit]
gellan gum (countable and uncountable, plural gellan gums)
- a polysaccharide gum produced by the bacterium Sphingomonas elodea, used as an alternative to agar, and as a food additive
Synonyms[edit]
- E418 when used as a thickener, stabiliser and emulsifier
Translations[edit]
gum
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