Explain the types of modified gellan gum
There are 3 types of modified gellan gum.
(a) High acetyl gellan (partially deacetylated), which provides a thermo reversible gel, fairly soft, elastic and non-brittle.
(b) Low acetyl gellan (highly deacetylated), which is preferred for most food applications, as it forms firm and brittle gels.
(c) High clarity gellan (highly deacetylated and clarified), which is suitable for some confectionery products where clarity is a crucial quality issue.