Introduction
Pectin as non-starch 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.
Specification |
Items |
Standard |
Analysis Result |
Appearance |
Light yellow powder
White 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 |
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 |
Application
The main use for pectin is as a gelling agent, thickening agent and stabilizer in food.The classical application is giving the jelly like consistency to jams or marmalades, which would otherwise be sweet juices.
In medicine, pectin increases viscosity and volume of stool so that it is used against constipation and diarrhea. Until 2002, it was one of the main ingredients used in Kaopectate, along with kaolinite.
Pectin is also used in throat lozenges as a demulcent. In cosmetic products, pectin acts as stabilizer. Pectin is also used in wound healing preparations and specialty medical adhesives, such as colostomy devices. Also, it is considered a natural remedy for nausea. Pectin rich foods are proven to help nausea.
In the cigar industry, pectin is considered an excellent substitute for vegetable glue and many cigar smokers and collectors will use pectin for repairing damaged tobacco wrapper leaves on their cigars.
Professional Manufacture
Founded in 2006, XIAMEN HUAXUAN GELATIIN CO., LTD is a one of theprofessional suppliers of food addictives and ingredients in China such as gelatin powder, leaf gelatin, collagen, carrageenan, pectin etc. Due to stable quality, the oldest oversea customers have kept regular orders for more than 10 years. Our cargo never is asked to ship back even though 10 years has passed.
Package & loading capacity
Certificates
Distinguished from other suppliers, our team has not only focused on the satisfaction of buyers but also have the responsibility for the health of end consumers, especially for food grade and pharmaceutical grade products. We have ISO9001, HALAL, SGS, FDA certificates.
FAQ
Q:What's the Minimum Order Quantity?
A:1000kg.
Q: How to Get Sample?
A: Sample within 500g could be sent for free once buyer's FedEx account is advised for freight collect or courier cost is paid. The courier cost could be deducted when bulk order is placed.
Q: What is Lead Time?
A: Generally, cargo could be loaded on ship in about two weeks after the date of receiving prepayment or L/C. Sometimes one week earlier or later.
Q: What's the bulk packing?
A: For bulk packing, 25kg or 20kg per bag, outer package kraft paper bag or Woven poly bag, inner is plastic water-proof bag.
Q:How many tons could be loaded in each container?
Without pallet: 20mt always could be loaded in 20feet container
With pallet: 16-18mt always could be loaded in 40feet container.
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