Description

Pectin (From Apple) is a high-purity, natural polysaccharide extracted from apple pomace, widely recognized for its exceptional gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties. This ingredient is critical for achieving precise texture and mouthfeel in a variety of formulated products, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency and superior performance. It is an essential hydrocolloid for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries seeking clean-label, plant-based solutions.

Application

• Food & Beverage: As a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and fruit preparations; a stabilizer in yogurts and dairy desserts; and a texturizer in beverages and confectionery.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a binding and disintegrating agent in tablet formulations and as a demulcent in throat lozenges and suspensions.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: Employed in capsule formulations and functional food products for its dietary fiber and prebiotic properties.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a natural thickener and film-forming agent in creams, lotions, and gels.
• Industrial Applications: Utilized as a biodegradable adhesive and sizing agent in specialized paper and textile processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pectin (From Apple)
CAS No.	124843-18-1
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O7)n
Molecular Weight	Variable polymer (typically 50,000 - 150,000 g/mol)
Synonyms	Apple Pectin; Pectin (Apple); Pectin, Apple-Derived; E 440; Poly(1,4-α-D-galacturonide); Citrus Pectin (related); Pectic Polysaccharide; Amidated Pectin (modified form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pectin (From Apple) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. It is available in grades compliant with major international standards, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and USP/NF (United States Pharmacopeia). Every batch undergoes rigorous testing for key parameters such as galacturonic acid content, methoxylation degree, gelling grade, and microbiological purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 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 brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Galacturonic Acid)	Min. 65.0% (on dried basis)
Degree of Esterification	Contact for details (High/ Low Methoxyl)
Loss on Drying	Max. 12.0%
Ash (Sulfated)	Max. 10.0%
pH (1% Solution)	2.5 - 4.5
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm
Microbiological Tests	Meets standard plate count limits

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