Pectin A7

QILIN pectin type A7 is a purified low methoxyl pectin, extracted from apple pomace and standardised with sugar (sucrose) .

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Description

QILIN pectin type A7 is a purified low methoxyl pectin, extracted from apple pomace and standardised with sugar (sucrose) .

Typical application

Intended for use as a gelling agent in systems with soluble solids of < 50%

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 and is GMO and Allergen free according to EC directives.

Quality assurance system

ISO 9001 , ISO 22000 , BRC, Halal, Kosher.

Risks and handling

A Material Safety Data Sheet is available on request.

Composition
Pectin	E 440
Usage Levels (Guidelines)
Jams, jellies:-	0.5 - 1.7%
Sensory characteristics
Appearance:-	Free flowing powder.
Colour:-	Pale brown powder.
Odour:-	slight, free from off-notes
Taste:-	slight, free from off-flavours
Microbiological characteristics
Total plate count	≤ 500 CFU/g
Yeast and mould	≤100 CFU/g
Coliforms:-	< 3.0 MPN/g
E. coli:-	< 3.0 MPN/g
Staphylococcus aureus:-	absent in 25 g
Salmonella:-	absent in 25 g
Chemical characteristics
Nitrogen content:	≤ 1 %
SO2 :-*	≤10 mg/kg
Free methyl, ethyl and isopropyl alcohol:-	≤ 1 %
Lead	≤ 2 mg/kg
Arsenic	≤ 3 mg/kg
Mercury	≤1 mg/kg
Cadmium	≤1 mg/kg
* Not used in the process.
Specification
pH (2% solution)	3.0 - 3.8
Degree of esterification	typically31 - 36 %
Grade with calcium	100 ±5
Galacturonic acid	≥ 65 %
Loss on drying	≤ 12 %
Acid-insoluble ash	≤ 1 %
Packaging & Storage
Packaging:-	Paper with polythene liner (25kg net).
Storage	Cool and dry
Shelf life:-	24 months.

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