Pectin

Pectin

Pectin is one of the most versatile stabilizers available. Product and application development by the major pectin producers has over the years resulted in a large expansion of the opportunities and applicability of pectin.

Pectin is a key stabilizer in many food products.

Pectin is a natural component of all edible plant material.

Pectin is located in the plant cell walls and in a layer between the cells called middle lamella. Pectin gives firmness to the plants and influences growth and water household.

Pectin is a soluble dietary fiber. Pectin is a polymer of galacturonic acid and with that an acidic polysaccharide, and Part of the acids are present as methyl ester. Pectin was discovered in the nineteenth century, and has been used at home and in industry for many years.

Specification of Apple Pectin��

Item	Specifications
Viscosity(4% Solution.Mpa.S)	400-500
Ga,%	Min 65
De.%	70-77
Ph(2% Solution)	2.8-3.8
Loss On Dring %	Max12
So₂,Mg/Kg	Max.10
Free Methyl.Ethyl And Isopropyl Alcohol,%	Max.1
Nitrogen Conent,%	Max.1
Aia,%	Max.1
Ash,%	Max.5
Heavy Metal(As Pb),Mg/Kg	Max.20
Pb,Mg/Kg	Max.5
As.Mg/Kg	Max.2
Microbiological Characteristics	Total Plate Count,Yeast And Mould,Others
Total Result	Ok

Item	Specifications
Gel Strength	145^��-155^��
Loss On Dry %≤	10
Ash Content %≤	5
Hydrochloric Acid Insoluble %≤	1
Ph(2.5% Water Solution) %	2.6-3.0
Degree Of Esterification ≥	50
Galacturonic Acid % ≥	65.0
Heavy Metal Mg/Kg(Pb) Mg/Kg	15
Arsenic (As) Mg/Kg	<0.005
Lead(Pb) Mg/Kg	5

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