QILIN Pectin A5 is a purified low methoxyl pectin, extracted from apple peel and standardized with sucrose.
Description
QILIN Pectin A5 is a purified low methoxyl pectin, extracted from apple peel and standardized with sucrose.
Application
Applied to low-sugar jams, jellies, and other products with a
soluble solids content of 40-60%
We recommend dissolving pectin in water before addition to the final system.
Legal requirements
This product complies with all criteria laid down by
EU, FAO/WHO ( JECFA) and FDA/ FCC .
Risks and Handling
A Material Safety Data Sheet is available on request.
The customer must take sole responsibility in the use and control of this product according to their countries current legislations.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| pH ( 1% solution):- | 3.8-4.5 |
| Reactivity to calcium: - | Low |
| Degree of esterification: - | 35±3% |
| Degree of amidation: - | 15±3% |
| Usage Levels (Guidelines) | |
| Jams, jellies:- | 0.3-0.7 % |
| Sensory characteristics | |
| Appearance:- | Free flowing powder. |
| Colour:- | Pale brown powder. |
| Odour:- | Neutral, free from off- odours |
| Taste:- | Neutral, free from off-flavours. |
| Microbiological characteristics | |
| Total plate count:- | ≤ 1000 cfu/g |
| Total plate count:- | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
| Coliforms:- | absent in 1 g |
| E. coli:- | absent in 1 g |
| Staphylococcus aureus:- | absent in 1 g |
| Salmonella:- | absent in 25 g |
| Chemical characteristics | |
| Pectin content:- | ≥60 % |
| Galacturonic acid:- | ≥ 65 % |
| Loss on drying:- | ≤12 % |
| Ash ,total | ≤ 5% |
| Acid-insoluble ash:- | ≤ 1 % |
| Nitrogen content:- | ≤ 1 % |
| SO2 :-* | ≤ 50ppm |
| Free methyl, ethyl and isopropyl alcohol:- | ≤ 1 % |
| Heavy metals as lead | ≤ 15ppm |
| Lead | ≤ 5ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤3ppm |
| Particle size | 1% retained on 300um |
| * Not used in the process. | |
| Nutritional information depends on the standardisation | |
| Energy (per100g) | typically 550 - 650kJ |
| Protein | typically < 0.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15 – 25% |
| Of which sugars | 15 – 25% |
| Fat | < 0.5% |
| Fibre | typically 75 – 85% |
| Packaging & Storage | |
| Packaging:- | Paper with polythene liner (25kg net). |
| Storage | Cool and dry |
| Shelf life:- | 24 months. |
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