QILIN Pectin C6 is a purified low methoxyl pectin.This product is a blend of food additives used as a texturant
Description
QILIN Pectin C6 is a purified low methoxyl pectin.This product is a blend of food additives used as a texturant
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 (2% solution):- | 4.0-5.0 |
| Degree of esterification:- | 30±3% |
| Degree of amidation:- | 20±3% |
| Application | |
Applied in products such as low-acid candy. PH Range: 3.6-4.8 | |
Soluble solid substance | 78-84% |
| Usage Levels (Guidelines) | |
Confectionery, jellies: | 1.2-2.5 % |
| 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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