CAS number
9000-69-5
Industry
Food & Beverage
Typical form
Powder
Additive number
INS 440 (E440)
Also known as: Citrus pectin, apple pectin.
Typical grades: High methoxyl (HM), low methoxyl (LM), amidated; food grades.
About Pectin
Pectin is a natural polysaccharide extracted from citrus peel or apple pomace. High-methoxyl (HM) and low-methoxyl (LM) types gel under different conditions.
Uses and applications
Jams and confectionery
Sets jams, jellies, fruit fillings and fruit gummies; HM pectin needs high sugar and acid, LM pectin can gel with calcium.
Dairy and beverages
Stabilises acidified milk drinks and fruit juices by keeping proteins and particles in suspension.
Pharmaceutical
Used as a thickener and gelling agent in some oral and medical formulations.
Regulatory note and documentation
Food additives must meet the food regulations of the country of use, such as Codex Alimentarius standards, EU rules, US FDA requirements or the Food Standards Code in Australia and New Zealand, for the intended food and use level. Regulatory status, permitted levels and registration requirements vary by country, so please confirm requirements for your own product and market before use.
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