| ≥1 piece |
Pectin is q purified carbohydrate product. It was obtained from apples, citrus, etc. The color of apple pectin powder may vary from yellow-white to light tan. It is widely used in processing of food and beverages, such as jam, jelly, fruit juice, soft sweets, ice cream, sour Milk or fruit yogurt, soymilk. It is functions as gelatinize, suspending agent, stabilizer, and thickening agent.
| Properties | Specifications | |||
| FAO | FCC | USP | QB2484-2000 | |
| Volatile,%,max | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
| Acid insoluble,%,max | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sulfur dioxide,mg/kg,max | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Ash,%,max | --- | --- | --- | 5 |
| Sodium methyl sulphate,%,max | --- | 0.1 | --- | --- |
| Methanol,ethanol and isopropanol,%,max | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- |
| Nitrogen,%,max | --- | --- | 2.5 | --- |
| Total galacturonic acid,%,min | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Amidation,%max | 25 | 25 | 25 | --- |
| The value of ph,1% | --- | --- | --- | 2.6-3.5 4.2-4.6 |
| Arsenic,ppm,max | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Lead,ppm,max | 10 | --- | 10 | 5 |
| Copper,ppm,max | 50 | --- | --- | --- |
| Zinc,ppm,max | 25 | --- | 25 | --- |
| Heavy metals,ppm,max | --- | 20 | --- | 15 |