| Product Name | Citrus Pectin |
| CAS No. | 9000-69-5 |
| Molecular Formular | C6H12O6 |
| Introduction | Pectin is a structural heteropolysaccharide contained in the primary cell walls of terrestrial plants. It is produced commercially as a white to light brown powder, mainly extracted from citrus fruits, and is used in food as a gelling agent, particularly in jams and jellies. It is also used in fillings, medicines, sweets, as a stabilizer in fruit juices and milk drinks, and as a source of dietary fiber. |
| Raw Material | Fruit |
| Storage | Store in cool & dry place. Keep away from strong light and heat. |
| Appearance | White Powder |
| Suitable Crowd | Suitable to people of high blood pressure or hyperlipidemia |
| ANALYSIS | SPECIFICATION |
| Appearance | White to light brown |
| Particle size | >60mesh |
| Galacturonic Acid | >65% |
| US-SAG | 150°±5° |
| Esterification Degree | 65-68 % |
| Loss on Drying | <12.0% |
| Ash | <5.0% |
| pH(1%water solution) | 2.8-3.8 |
| SO2 | <10 mg/kg |
| Acid-Insoluble Ash | <1% |
| Nitrogen content | <1% |
| Free methyl ethyl, and isopropyl alcohol | <1% |
| Lead | <5mg/kg |
| Arsenic | <3mg/kg |
| Cadmium | <1mg/kg |
| Mercury | <1mg/kg |
| Total plate count | <1000/g |
| Yeast and mould | <100/g |
| Coliforms | Absent in 1g |
| E.coli | Absent in 1g |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Absent in 1g |
| Salmonella | Absent in 1g |