E-number  · E418

E418 — Gellan Gum

Microbial polysaccharide. Vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E418 is gellan gum, fermented by the bacterium Sphingomonas elodea on a plant-sugar feedstock.

Why it matters

Gelling and thickening agent — particularly in low-acid plant milks (oat, almond) and ready-to-drink protein shakes.

What to do

Always vegan.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database