Comparing E418 - Gellan gum vs E1210 - Carbomer
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Interest over time for 8 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.
Interest over time for 2 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.
Popular questions
Is gellan gum bad for you?
No—it's considered safe by major regulators (GRAS in the U.S., approved in the EU); very high intakes may cause gas or loose stools, but typical food amounts are well tolerated.
What is gellan gum made of?
It's a polysaccharide produced by fermenting sugars with the bacterium Sphingomonas elodea; chemically it contains repeating units of glucose, glucuronic acid, and rhamnose.
Is gellan gum vegan?
Yes—it's made by microbial fermentation and is not animal-derived, so it's generally considered vegan.
Is gellan gum bad for your gut?
Generally no; it's not digested and is used in small amounts, though large amounts can cause bloating or laxative effects in some people, with no evidence of gut-lining harm at permitted levels.
Is gellan gum inflammatory?
No; there's no evidence it promotes inflammation at approved food-use levels, and regulatory evaluations have not identified pro-inflammatory effects.
What is carbomer in skin care?
A synthetic, cross‑linked poly(acrylic acid) polymer used to thicken and gel water-based formulas and to stabilize emulsions, giving gels and lotions a smooth, consistent texture.
Is carbomer safe for skin?
Yes—it's widely used in cosmetics and generally well tolerated; mild, temporary irritation can occur in some people, especially at high concentrations or if the formula isn’t properly neutralized.
What is carbomer used for?
As a food additive (E1210) it serves as a thickener, stabilizer, and film‑forming agent—mainly in food supplement coatings/tablets—and in cosmetics it controls viscosity and stabilizes emulsions.
What is a carbomer?
A family of high‑molecular‑weight, cross‑linked poly(acrylic acid) polymers (also called carboxyvinyl polymers) made synthetically and used primarily as rheology modifiers.
Is carbomer safe?
Within approved uses and levels (e.g., EU E1210 for specific applications), it has a good safety profile; it’s minimally absorbed and generally safe, though large oral amounts may cause GI discomfort.