Comparing E418 - Gellan gum vs E440I - non-amidated pectines

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.