Description

Pectin CAS NO 9000-69-5 is a high-purity, natural polysaccharide derived primarily from citrus peels and apple pomace, valued for its exceptional gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties. This versatile hydrocolloid is crucial for achieving precise texture, mouthfeel, and shelf stability in a wide range of formulated products. It is an essential ingredient for manufacturers in the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries seeking clean-label, plant-based solutions.

Application

• Food & Beverage Gelling Agent: Primary gelling agent in jams, jellies, marmalades, and fruit preparations for bakery fillings.
• Dairy & Beverage Stabilizer: Used to stabilize protein in drinking yogurts, acidified milk drinks, and fruit juice blends to prevent sedimentation and phase separation.
• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Delivery: Serves as a matrix former in controlled-release tablets and capsules, and as a gelling agent in liquid formulations and wound dressings.
• Confectionery Production: Imparts the characteristic tender gel structure in fruit chews, pastilles, and low-calorie confections.
• Functional Food Ingredient: Incorporated as a source of soluble dietary fiber to support digestive health and as a fat replacer in some applications.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a natural thickener and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and gel-based cosmetic products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pectin
CAS No.	9000-69-5
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O7)n
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Pectin; Citrus Pectin; Apple Pectin; Pectic Polysaccharide; E440; Pectin Powder; Amidated Pectin (LM Pectin); Non-amidated Pectin (HM Pectin)
EINECS	232-553-0

Quality Control

Our pectin is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We offer grades compliant with major international standards including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and USP-NF (United States Pharmacopeia), ensuring safety and performance for food and pharmaceutical applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as galacturonic acid content, degree of esterification, and gel strength.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the original container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent caking and degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Galacturonic Acid)	≥ 74.0% (on dried basis)
Degree of Esterification (DE)	Specified per grade (e.g., HM >50%, LM <50%)
Loss on Drying	≤ 12.0%
Ash (Sulfated)	≤ 10.0%
pH (1% Solution)	2.5 - 4.5
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.