pectin

Pectin is an acidic polysaccharide substances existed in plants, it is usually white to pale yellow powder, it is slightly sour with water-solubility, the can be separated in industry, and its molecular weight is about 50-300 thousand, it is mainly existed in the plant cell wall and cell interior, it is the supporting material of internal cell.

ITEM	STANDARD
Sensory Characteristics	Free flowing pale brown powder;Slight, free from off-flavors; Slight, free from off-note
USA-SAG	150±5
GA, >= %	65
DE. %	66-69
PH(1% Solution)	2.8-3.8
Loss on drying =<%	12
SO2 =< PPM	50
Free Methyl.ethyl and isopropylalcohol =< %	1
Nitrogen content =< %	1
Acid Insoluable Ash =<%	1
Ash =< %	5
Heavy Metal( as Pb) =< mg/kg	15
Lead =<=	5
As =< mg/kg	2
Total Plant Count	< 1000cfu/g
Yeast and Mould	< 100cfu/g
Coliforms	Absent in 1g
Salmonella	Absent in25g
E. Coli & Staphylococcus aureus	Absent in1g

It can be used as gelling agent, thickener, stabilizer, suspending agent, emulsifier and aroma synergist in food, it also can be used in cosmetics to protect the skin, prevent ultraviolet radiation, cure wound and beauty .

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