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Product Name: pectin
CAS: 9000-69-5
Molecular Formula: C5H10O5
Molecular Weight: 150.13
Synonyms: 2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxypentanal

Pectin powder CAS 9000-69-5 is a natural food additive which is poison-free and harmless. Because of its excellent gelling, stabilizing, thickening and emulsifying properties, it has been widely used in foods, nutriments, health products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, etc. As a high quality water-soluble dietary fiber, pectin is effective in removing heavy metals, balancing blood cholesterol, reducing blood sugar, reducing glucose and insulin concentration in blood serum after meal, and slowing assimilation of carbonhydrates after meal. In cosmetics, pectin can reduce the hazards of ultraviolet irradiation.

Specification

Appearance                               White to pale yellow particles or powder

Volatile, %                                 ≤10

Sulfur dioxide, mg/kg                 ≤50

Acid Insoluble ash, %                 ≤1

The total calacturonic acid, % ≥74.0

Degree of esterification, %         –

Trace of Ethanol, %                 ≤1.0

pH                                         –

Degree of Gelatin                       –

Lead, ppm                                ≤5.0

Arsenic salt, ppm                      ≤3.0

Application

Pectin is widely used in processing of food and beverages,such as jam,jelly,fruit yogurt,soft sweets,ice cream,sour milk or fruit yogurt,soymilk.It is functions as gelantinizer,suspending agent,stabilizer,and thickening agent.

A small amount of pectin can improve greatly the quality and appearing of the food.It helps giving food a natural,moderate,tart and sweet fruit taste,and charming delicate fragrance flavor.

Pectin is also used extensively in pharmaceutical industry.The pectin has definite curative effects on some chronic such as hypertension and constipation.It can reduce the level of blood sugar and blood fat,cut dwon cholesterol concentration,and relieve lead poisoning.And it is also used in cancer prevention and treatment.

Packing

25kg per bag

Storage & Handling

Store in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area away from heat ,open flames, organic chemicals, oxidants and light. 

Always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed information on handling and disposal.