Gellan Gum Powder for Mushrooms Mycology

Gellan Gum Powder

Low Acyl  |  99.5% Purity

Gellan Gum is a high- molecular weight polysaccharide gum that is a product of fermentation of carbohydrates by pseudomonas Elodea which is purified, dried and powdered. Gellan gum is ideal for most microbial and plant tissue culture applications. It’s gelling property makes it a viable ingredient of jellies, beverages, dairy products etc.. This superfine gellan gum dissolves quickly and has a high gel strength making it an excellent choice for a variety of applications an petri dishes. 

STORAGE: Cool dry conditions, sealed original package

Mix: 10gram per. 500ml

• GELLANGUM CONTENT: 99.5%
• PARTICLE SIZE 60MESH: 99.0%
• TRANSPARENCY: 86.3%
• GEL STREGNTH: 980gm/cm^2
• pH: 6.5
• TURBIDITY: 8.0NTU
• HEAVY METAL: <20 ppm.
• TOTAL PLATE COUNT: <1000CFU/gm
• SALMONELLA: NEGATIVE
• E.COLI: NEGATIVE
• YEAST AND MOLDS: <200CFU/gm
• SHELFLIFE: 4 years
• CAS#71010-52-1

Directions for Use:

1. Mix 10g of powder per 500ml of distilled water.
2. Boil and stir until powder is fully dissolved. Sterilize the mixture for 45min @15psi 250°F (121°C) in a pressure cooker or autoclave.
3. Allow mixture to cool to approximately 140°F (60°C) *To avoid excessive condensation.
4. Fill dishes with 15ml of mixture, approximately ~30-35 dishes.