If you read protein shake labels, you've probably seen gellan gum. Here's what it is and where it shows up.
What gellan gum is
Gellan gum is a food additive made by fermentation. In the UK it's an approved additive with the E number E418, listed by the Food Standards Agency (source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/approved-additives-and-e-numbers/approved-additives-and-e-numbers). On UK labels it usually appears as "Gellan Gum", often after the word "Thickener" or "Stabiliser".
Which ready-to-drink shakes list it
Some ready-to-drink shakes list it. For example, as of 30 October 2026, Huel Ready-to-drink Chocolate's label lists "Thickener: Gellan Gum", per https://uk.huel.com/products/huel-ready-to-drink. GROUNDED is not affiliated with Huel. Huel is a trademark of its owner.
GROUNDED has no gums
GROUNDED Protein Milkshakes have no gums. They taste like a smooth, creamy chocolate milkshake, made with real ingredients, with no artificial or zero-calorie sweeteners: no stevia, sucralose or monk fruit. Every 490ml carton has 20g protein.
Your questions
What is gellan gum?
Gellan gum is a food additive made by fermentation. In the UK it's an approved additive with the E number E418, listed by the Food Standards Agency (source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/approved-additives-and-e-numbers/approved-additives-and-e-numbers). On UK labels it usually appears as "Gellan Gum", often after the word "Thickener" or "Stabiliser".
Which ready-to-drink shakes list gellan gum?
Some ready-to-drink shakes list it. For example, as of 30 October 2026, Huel Ready-to-drink Chocolate's label lists "Thickener: Gellan Gum", per https://uk.huel.com/products/huel-ready-to-drink. GROUNDED is not affiliated with Huel. Huel is a trademark of its owner.
Does GROUNDED contain gellan gum?
No. GROUNDED Protein Milkshakes have no gums. They taste like a smooth, creamy chocolate milkshake, with 20g protein in every 490ml carton.