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Pectin

CAS No.:9000-69-5
HS Code: 13022000
Specification:FCC
Packing:25kg bag/drum/carton
Product description: Pectin
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Specification

ITEMS	STANDARDs
Characteristics	Free flowing pale brown powder;Slight, free from off-flavors; Slight, free from off-note
Degree of Esterification	60-62%
Grade(USA-SAG)	150°±5
Loss on drying	12% Max
PH(1% sollution)	2.6-4.0
Ash	5% Max
Acid Insoluable Ash	1% Max
Free Methyl Alcohol	1% Max
SO2 Content	50ppm Max
Galacturonic Acid	65% Min
Nitrogen Content	1% Max
Heavy Metals(As Pb)	15mg/kg Max
Lead	5mg/kg Max
Arsenic	2mg/kg Max
Total Plant Count	<1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mould	<100 cfu/g
Salmonella	Absent in 25g
E. Coli	Absent in 1g
Staphylococcus Aureus	Absent in 1g

Details

Pectin was discovered in the nineteenth century, and has been used at home and in industry for many years.
1. The main use for Pectin is as a gelling agent, thickening agent and stabilizer in food.
2. The classical application is giving the jelly-like consistency to jams or marmalades, which would otherwise be sweet juices.
3. It is widely used in food industry, such as jams and jellies, fruit preparation, bakery jellies, confectionery, yogurt and acidified milk drinks, beverage, frozen food.
4. It is also applied in pharmaceutical and cosmetic field.
Carrageenan is extensively applied in food,medicine,chemically industry,for daily supplies,biological chemistry,building paints,textile printing and agriculture.

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