Citrus Pectin Description
In citrus pectin, the pectin has been chemically altered sometimes by pH and temperature modifications
to break its long, branched chains of polysaccharides into smaller, unbranched lengths of soluble fiber
molecules.
Citrus Pectin in its natural form cannot be absorbed by the body and is considered a type of undigestible
soluble dietary fiber, whereas modified citrus pectin has a reduced molecular weight compared to regular
citrus pectin, is mostly linear homogalacturonanic acid, and rich in galactose residues, which are easily
processed by the digestive system and absorbed into the bloodstream if of the correct molecular weight
range .
Citrus Pectin Specification
In citrus pectin, the pectin has been chemically altered sometimes by pH and temperature modifications
to break its long, branched chains of polysaccharides into smaller, unbranched lengths of soluble fiber
molecules.
Citrus Pectin in its natural form cannot be absorbed by the body and is considered a type of undigestible
soluble dietary fiber, whereas modified citrus pectin has a reduced molecular weight compared to regular
citrus pectin, is mostly linear homogalacturonanic acid, and rich in galactose residues, which are easily
processed by the digestive system and absorbed into the bloodstream if of the correct molecular weight
range .
Citrus Pectin Specification
ITEM | STANDARD | RESULTS |
USA-SAG | 150±5 | 152 |
DE. % | 70-72 | 70.5 |
PH(1% Solution) | 2.6-4.0 | 2.9 |
Loss on drying ≤% | 12 | 9.0 |
SO2 ≤ PPM | 50 | Conform |
Free Methyl.ethyl and isopropylalcohol ≤ % | 1 | Conform |
Nitrogen content ≤ % | 1 | Conform |
Acid Insoluable Ash ≤% | 1 | Conform |
Ash ≤ % | 5 | <2 |
Galacturonic Acid ≥ % | 65 | 82.5 |
Heavy Metal( as Pb) ≤ mg/kg | 15 | Conform |
Lead ≤≤mg/kg | 5 | Conform |
As ≤ mg/kg | 2 | Conform |
Total Plant Count | <1000cfu/g | Conform |
Yeast and Mould | < 100cfu/g | Conform |
Coliforms | Absent in 1g | Conform |
Salmonella | Absent in 25g | Conform |
E. Coli & Staphylococcus aureus | Absent in 1g | Conform |