QILIN PECTIN C7 is a purified low methoxyl pectin which is standardized with sugars.
Description
QILIN PECTIN C7 is a purified low methoxyl pectin which is standardized with sugars.
Application
As a gelling agent, it is used in products with soluble solids content less than 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 .
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 | |
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pH (2% solution):- | 3.4-3.9 |
Reactivity to calcium:- | High |
Degree of esterification:- | 36-42% |
Grade (USA SAG):- | 120±5% |
Application | |
As a gelling agent, it is used in products with soluble solids content less than 50%. | |
Usage Levels (Guidelines) | |
Confectionery, jellies: | 0.5-1.5 % |
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 | |
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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