Fujian Journal of Agricultural Sciences ›› 2011, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (6): 1123-1128.

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Advances in Research of Gellan Gum with Microorganisms' Generating

HU Gui-ping, LIU Bo, ZHU Yu-jing, SHI Huai, LIU Dan-ying   

  1. Agricultural Biological Resource Research Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350003
  • Received:2011-01-25 Revised:2011-12-12 Online:2011-12-15 Published:2011-12-15

Abstract: Based on the excellent property in safety, nontoxicity and physicochemical unique, gellan gum has been widely used in industrial production with strong potential in market competition.This paper gives a review about the structure、physical and chemical characteristics, biosynthesis pathway of the gellan gum, its fermentation and application in food industry.In addition, a brief introduction in regarding to the development of gellan gum industry in china was also mentioned.

Key words: Gellan gum, characteristics, biosynthesis, manufacturing technique, present situation

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  • TS 202.3