Preguntas frecuentes

Medium acyl gellan gum is not a simple physical mixture of high acyl and low acyl gellan gum. It is a unique variant produced through a precisely controlled deacylation process, featuring specific content and distribution of acyl groups (acetyl and glyceryl).

Its production process is highly demanding, requiring controlled partial hydrolysis and deacylation of natural high acyl gellan gum after fermentation to precisely regulate the number of acyl groups on the molecular chains. It is this specific molecular structure, intermediate between high and low acyl types, that gives it unique application properties.

Key Unique Advantages

Special and Suitable Gelation Temperature

• Gelation Temperature Range: 60°C - 65°C. This temperature is significantly lower than that of high acyl gellan gum (typically > 75°C) but higher than that of low acyl gellan gum.

• Core Value: This temperature characteristic addresses a major challenge in high-solids (high sugar, high salt) applications. In traditional high-temperature gelation processes (e.g., using high acyl gellan gum for high-sugar gummies), the system may prematurely solidify (pre-gel) in pipelines or equipment before cooling to the gelation point, leading to difficulties in filling, clogging, and equipment cleaning. The moderate gelation temperature of medium acyl gellan gum allows the system to be processed and filled under relatively mild conditions, significantly enhancing production convenience and safety.

Excellent Texture and Mouthfeel

Medium acyl gellan gum perfectly inherits the texture advantages of high acyl gellan gum, forming gels that are soft, elastic, tough, non-breaking, and with excellent flavor release.

Compared to high acyl gels, its texture is firmer and less sticky, offering an ideal balance between "soft and chewy" and "crisp."

Superior Process Operability

Combined with its suitable gelation temperature and excellent dispersion and solubility, medium acyl gellan gum demonstrates better predictability and stability in complex formulation systems, with minimal batch-to-batch variation and ease of process scaling.

Main Application Areas

Based on the above advantages, medium acyl gellan gum is an ideal choice for the following high-value applications:

Conclusion: Why Choose Medium Acyl Gellan Gum?

Medium acyl gellan gum represents an advanced application of gellan gum technology. Through precise molecular design, it strikes an optimal balance between the excellent mouthfeel of high acyl gellan gum and the convenient processing of low acyl gellan gum. For innovative food and nutraceutical developers pursuing high-quality texture, complex formulations (especially high-solids systems), and efficient, stable production, it is a strategic raw material capable of solving specific process challenges and enhancing product competitiveness.

If you are interested in evaluating the suitability of medium acyl gellan gum for your specific product (e.g., soft capsules, high-sugar gummies) and obtaining samples, please feel free to contact CAG technical team.