Meron Gellan Gum Powder is supplied by the company, MERON.

Plant gel is a High Molecular weight (formula weight approximately 500,000) Polysaccharide gum produced by fermentation of a carbohydrate by pseudomonas Elodea, purified, dried and powdered. Plant gel will disperse in cold water. Dispersion is aided by use of warm/hot water. Plant gel can be used as a replacement for Agar Agar for many applications. Plant gel melts at 80C to 100C and gels at 10 to 50C. Plant Gel is clear and no synerisis or weeping. Pant gel is pH tolerant from 3 to 10. Plant gel gelation is promoted by calcium chloride (fused). Plant Gel can be used for making clear gel, with rigidity, thermal stability, compatible with natural additives. Hence ideal for preparation of nutrient media for most microbial application and plant tissue culture work.With prominent gelling properly plant gel is widely used in food such as jelly, beverages, dairy products, jams, candy icing etc.

Product specifications:

• Catalog number: MER-5
• Brand: MERON
• Quantity/unit: Pack of 100 gms in tin
• Cas number: 71010-52-1

Product features:

• Melts at 80C to 90C and gels at 35C to 40C.
• High transparency.
• Good taste-releasing
• pH tolerance-from 3 to 10.
• Low dosage & Good Compatibility
• Excellent thermal and Acid stabilizer
• Adjustable gel elasticity and rigidity