Gellan gum (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Cellular rubber; Gellan

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Gellan gum, a polysaccharide produced by fermentation, is used in cosmetic formulations. The multifunctional hydrocolloid acts as a film former (forms a film on skin, hair or nails when applied) and viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).

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Furthermore, Gellan gum can be used in a wide variety of products for gelling, texturing, stabilising, suspending and structuring, such as in food, care, pharmaceutical and medical products (Osmalek T et al. 2014; Mahdi MH et al. 2015).

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  1. Mahdi MH et al (2015) Development of mucoadhesive sprayable gellan gum fluid gels. Int J Pharm 488(1-2):12-19.
  2. Osmałek T et al. (2014) Froelich A, Tasarek S. Application of gellan gum in pharmacy and medicine. Int J Pharm 466(1-2):328-440.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer