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Disclosed is a gelling agent or the like that can obtain a gel excellent in both heat resistance and strength using a fine fibrous cellulose composite. A fine fibrous cellulose composite containing 50 to 95% by mass of fine fibrous cellulose and 5 to 50% by mass of a water-soluble polymer or a hydrophilic substance, and a group consisting of glucomannan, galactomannan and alginic acids. A gelling agent comprising a selected polysaccharide and xanthan gum. [Selection figure] None |