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Introduction of pectin powder

 

Pectin as nonstarch polysaccharides, belongs to the dietary fiber. Due to the progress of science, nutrition study attaches importance to dietary fiber on human body.Therefore, pectin would be applied in food additives widely as thickner,gel agent and stabilizer in near future.

 

Specifications of pectin powder

 

Items	Standard	Analysis Result
Appearance	Light yellow powder	Qualified
Particle Size	≥95% pass through 60 mesh	Qualified
Gel Degree (USA-SAG, °)	150±5°	151°
Galacturonic acid %	≥ 65.0	91.5
Loss on drying %	≤ 10	7.0
Ash content %	≤ 5	2.5
Degree of esterification %	66-72	70.8 8
Hydrochloric acid insoluble%	≤ 1	0.16
PH(2.5% water solution)	2.6-3.0	2.8
Heavy Metals (Pb) mg/kg	≤ 15	<15
As mg/kg	≤ 2	<2
Pb mg/kg	≤ 5	<5
SO2 %	≤ 0.005	<0.005

 

Function of pectin powder

 

Pectin is one of the most versatile stabilizers available. The production and application development has been many years and resulted in a large expansion of the opportunities and applicability of pectin.

1. Pectin is a key stabilizer in many food products.

2. Pectin is a natural component of all edible plant material.

3. Pectin is located in the plant cell walls and in a layer between the cells called middle lamella.

4. Pectin gives firmness to the plants and influences growth and water household.

5. Pectin is a soluble dietary fiber.

6. Pectin is a polymer of galacturonic acid and with that an acidic polysaccharide, and Part of the acids are present as methyl ester.

 

Application of pectin powder

 

Pectin was discovered in the nineteenth century, and has been used at home and in industry for many years.

1. The main use for Pectin is as a gelling agent, thickening agent and stabilizer in food.

2. The classical application is giving the jelly-like consistency to jams or marmalades, which would otherwise be sweet juices.

3. It is widely used in food industry, such as jams and jellies, fruit preparation, bakery jellies, confectionery, yogurt and acidified milk drinks, beverage, frozen food.

4. It is also applied in pharmaceutical and cosmetic field..