# gelling agent

> substance which forms a gel or gel-like substance when combined with liquid

**Wikidata**: [Q912472](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q912472)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/gelling-agent


## References

1. CAC/GL 36-1989: Class names and the international numbering system for food additives, 2017 English revision