Natural Pectin Powder 9000-69-5

CAS No.: 9000-69-5
Type.: Thickeners
Appearance: White or light yellow powder
Molecular Formula： C6H12O6
Shelf Life： 12 Months
Min Order Quantity: As requirements

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Items	Standard
Moisture / (%)	<12
Ash / (%)	<5
Acid insoluble ash / (%)	<1
pH ( 2.5% solution)	2.6-2.8
Galacturonic acid / (%)	65
Degree of esterification / (%)	50-60
Gelling degree ( US-SAG )	> 97 °
Sulfur dioxide ( mg / kg )	＜50
Arsenic [ In As meter / (mg / kg)]	＜2
Lead / (mg / kg)	＜5

(1) The main use for pectin is as a gelling agent, thickening agent and stabilizer in food. The classical application is giving the jelly-like consistency to jams or marmalades, which would otherwise be sweet juices.

(2) In medicine, pectin increases viscosity and volume of stool so that it is used against constipation and diarrhea. Pectin is also used in throat lozenges as a demulcent. Pectin is also used in wound healing preparations and specialty medical adhesives, such as colostomy devices.

(3) In cosmetic products, pectin acts as stabilizer. Also, pectin is considered a natural remedy for nausea. Pectin rich foods are proven to help nausea

(4) In the cigar industry, pectin is considered an excellent substitute for vegetable glue and many cigar smokers and collectors will use pectin for repairing damaged tobacco wrapper leaves on their cigars.