apple pectin
1.Type:high methoxyl with medium rapid
2.Application: Jams, jellies
3. APPLE Pectin or Citrus Pectin
APPLE pectin or Citrus Pectin for jams and jellies
Introduction
pectin is a compound found in apples and Citrus. . Cooks may be familiar with pectin because it is used in jams and jellies to help them set, but it also has a number of health benefits. People can consume apples for their pectin or take apple pectin supplements, available through health food stores and in the vitamin and supplement aisle at some grocery stores.
Registered Index
Type: medium rapid,low speed,Rapid,extra rapid
Quality Specification
Degree of Esterification: | 65%-67% |
Loss on drying: | Max 12% |
PH (2% Solution): | 2.5-3.0 |
Acid Insoluable Ash: | Max 0.85% |
Gel strength: | 120±5 |
Galacturonic Acid: | Min 70% |
Heavy metals (as Pb): | Max 20 mg/kg |
Lead: | Max 5 mg/kg |
Arsenic: | Max 3 mg/kg |
Total plant count: | <500cfu/g |
Yeast and mould: | <50cfu/g |
Salmonella: | Absent in 25 g |
E. coli: | Absent in 1 g |
Staphylococcus aureus: | Absent in 1 g |
Benefits
According to World's Healthiest Foods, pectin, in concert with other substances found in apples, can help to prevent heart disease. Apple pectin interacts with other apple phyto-nutrients and can actually lower blood fats. The water-soluble fiber (pectin) and mix of polyphenols found in apples are thought to impact favorably on total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels. To obtain the most benefit, it is preferable to consume whole apples. In sum: the interaction of pectin + phyto-nutrients in apples is believed to offer cardiovascular benefit.