Synonym(s)
Cellular rubber; Gellan
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Gellan gum, a polysaccharide produced by fermentation, is used in cosmetic formulations. The multifunctional hydrocolloid acts as a film former (forms a film on skin, hair or nails when applied) and viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).
General informationThis section has been translated automatically.
Furthermore, Gellan gum can be used in a wide variety of products for gelling, texturing, stabilising, suspending and structuring, such as in food, care, pharmaceutical and medical products (Osmalek T et al. 2014; Mahdi MH et al. 2015).
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Mahdi MH et al (2015) Development of mucoadhesive sprayable gellan gum fluid gels. Int J Pharm 488(1-2):12-19.
- Osmałek T et al. (2014) Froelich A, Tasarek S. Application of gellan gum in pharmacy and medicine. Int J Pharm 466(1-2):328-440.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer