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CasNo: 9000-69-5
MF: C6H12O6
Appearance: Free flowing pale brown powder
Delivery Time: one week
Throughput: 1 million|Metric Ton|Year
Purity: 99%
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.
ITEMS |
STANDARD |
Characteristics |
Free flowing pale brown powder;Slight, free from off-flavors; Slight, free from off-note |
Degree of Esterification |
60-62% |
Grade(USA-SAG) |
150°±5 |
Loss on drying |
12% Max |
PH(1% sollution) |
2.6-4.0 |
Ash |
5% Max |
Acid Insoluable Ash |
1% Max |
Free Methyl Alcohol |
1% Max |
SO2 Content |
50ppm Max |
Galacturonic Acid |
65% Min |
Nitrogen Content |
1% Max |
Heavy Metals(As Pb) |
15mg/kg Max |
Lead |
5mg/kg Max |
Arsenic |
2mg/kg Max |
Total Plant Count |
<1000 cfu/g |
Yeast & Mould |
<100 cfu/g |
Salmonella |
Absent in 25g |
E. Coli |
Absent in 1g |
Staphylococcus Aureus |
Absent in 1g |