Apple Pectin
Main Constituent: Heteropolysaccharide
Origin: Apples, guavas, quince, plums, gooseberries, oranges and other citrus fruits
CAS#: 9000-69-5.
Appearance: Fine whitish or light brown powder
Raw Materials: Dried citrus peel or apple pomace
Extraction Method: From these materials, pectin is extracted by adding hot dilute acid at pH-values from 1.5-3.5. During several hours of extraction, the protopectin loses some of its branching and chain-length and goes into solution. After filtering, the extract is concentrated in vacuum and the pectin then precipitated by adding ethanol or isopropanol. An old technique of precipitating pectin with aluminium salts is no longer used (apart from alcohols and polyvalent cations; pectin also precipitates with proteins and detergents).
Description: Apple Pectin is a source of water soluble fiber which has a gel-forming effect when mixed with water, and is a dietary fiber. Apple Pectin is helpful in maintaining good digestive health. Pectin is defined as any of a group of white, amorphous, complex carbohydrates that occur in ripe fruits and certain vegetables. Fruits rich in Pectin are Apples, currants and plums, but researchers have found that raw Apples are the richest source of fruit Pectin, with the Jonagold variety of Apple leading other varieties. Protopectin, present in unripe fruits, is converted to Pectin as the fruit ripens. Pectin forms a colloidal solution in water and gels on cooling. When fruits are cooked with the correct amount of sugar, and acidity is optimum, and the amount of Pectin present is sufficient, jams and jellies can be made. In overripe fruits, the Pectin becomes pectic acid, which does not form jelly with sugar solutions. An indigestible, soluble fiber, Pectin is a general intestinal regulator that is used in many medicinal preparations, especially as an anti-diarrheal agent.
Uses:
1 Pectin increases viscosity and volume of stool so that it is used against constipation and diarrhea.
2 Pectin is also used in throat lozenges as a demulcent.
3 In cosmetic products, pectin acts as stabilizer.
4 Pectin is also used in wound healing preparations and specialty medical adhesives, such as colostomy devices.
5 Pectin is considered a natural remedy for nausea. Pectin rich foods are proven to help nausea.
Application:
1. Food and supplement;
2. Medicine;
3. Cosmetics, like shampoos, conditioners, concentrates.
Packing: Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kgs/drum.
Storage: Keep tightly sealed, store away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight.2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions.
