# \~What is Gellan Gum [E418](https://www.cinogel.com/p/is-e418-halal.html) Gellan gum is a multi-functional gelling agent that can produce a wide variety of interesting textures. > CAS:71010-52-1 EC:275-117-5 HS:3913900090 \ It is extremely effective at low use levels and is available in two forms.\ > ·High Acyl Gellan Gum forms soft,very elastic gels;·Low Acyl Gellan Gum forms firm,brittle gels. \ Gellan gum (or E418) is a versatile gelling agent that can produce a wide variety of textures varying from firm, brittle gels that crumble in the mouth, to fluid or elastic gels (depending on conditions & type used). Itcan also be used as a thickening, stabilising and suspending agent. It sets exceptionally fast at ambient temperatures and enables outstanding flavour release.Plus it is a vegetarian food gum be used as a plant-based alternative instead of gelatin,gellan gum have been approved by USDA for use in organic foods.Non-GMO,vegan friendly,allergen-free and gluten-free.\ \ It is derived from Sphingomonas elodea, a bacteria that grows on an aquatic plant.\ \ It forms gels when combined with foods rich in calcium, magnesium or potassium (high positive ion content). Calcium rich dairy products, calcium chloride etc may also be needed to aid setting. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://www.e418.org/gellan-gum-faq/what-is-gellan-gum.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.