| ≥1 piece |
Pectin Details
Pectin is one of the most versatile Stabilizers. 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.
Pectin Specification
|
ITEM |
STANDARD |
RESULTS |
|
Sensory Characteristics |
Free flowing pale brown powder;Slight, free from off-flavors; Slight, free from off-note |
Conform |
|
USA-SAG |
150±5 |
152 |
|
GA, ≥ % |
65 |
> 65 |
|
DE. % |
66-69 |
67.8 |
|
PH(1% Solution) |
2.8-3.8 |
2.8 |
|
Loss on drying ≤% |
12 |
9.0 |
|
SO2 ≤ PPM |
50 |
Conform |
|
Free Methyl.ethyl and isopropylalcohol ≤ % |
1 |
Conform |
|
Nitrogen content ≤ % |
1 |
Conform |
|
Acid Insoluable Ash ≤% |
1 |
Conform |
|
Ash ≤ % |
5 |
<2 |
|
Heavy Metal( as Pb) ≤ mg/kg |
15 |
Conform |
|
Lead ≤≤mg/kg |
5 |
Conform |
|
As ≤ mg/kg |
2 |
Conform |
|
Total Plant Count |
<1000cfu/g |
Conform |
|
Yeast and Mould |
< 100cfu/g |
Conform |
|
Coliforms |
Absent in 1g |
Conform |
|
Salmonella |
Absent in 25g |
Conform |
|
E. Coli & Staphylococcus aureus |
Absent in 1g |
Conform |