Comparing E418 - Gellan gum vs E516 - Calcium sulphate
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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 gypsum used for?
In foods (E516), gypsum (calcium sulfate) is used as a stabiliser/firming and anti‑caking agent, a tofu coagulant, and to adjust brewing water; outside food it’s used for plaster, drywall, and as a desiccant.
What is gypsum board?
Gypsum board (drywall) is a building panel with a calcium sulfate core faced with paper, used for interior walls and ceilings—it's a construction use of the same mineral, not a food application of E516.
What does gypsum do for soil?
It supplies calcium and sulfate without notably changing pH, and can improve structure and water infiltration in sodic (sodium-affected) soils by displacing sodium; it has little effect on non‑sodic clays.
What is selenite good for?
Selenite is the crystalline mineral form of gypsum (calcium sulfate); it’s used like gypsum in construction materials and as a source of calcium and sulfate, including limited food uses as additive E516.
How much gypsum to add to soil?
Apply based on a soil test: typical maintenance rates are about 10–40 lb per 1,000 sq ft (50–200 g/m²) for lawns/gardens, while reclaiming sodic soils can require much more (around 1–4 tons/acre, 2–9 t/ha). Over‑application won’t fix non‑sodic clays and can add unnecessary salts.