Pectin as nonstarch polysaccharides, belongs to the dietary fiber. Due to the progress of science, nutrition study attaches importance to dietary fiber on human body.Therefore, pectin would be applied in food additives widely as thickner,gel agent and stabilizer in near future. Pectin is a polymeric carbohydrate, which is a natural component of the cell wall and the middle lamella in all green land plants. Hence, it has an important influence on the structural properties of fruits and vegetables. Generally, pectin is a linear polysaccharide chain which consists mainly of galacturonic acid units. The galacturonic acid molecules can be esterified with methanol. According to the degree of esterification (DE), pectin is classified into high methoxyl pectin (HM) with a degree of esterification higher than 50% and low methoxyl pectin with a degree of esterification less than 50% (LM).
Product Name
Pectin
CAS Number
9000-69-5
Molecular Formula
C5H10O5
Appearance
White Fine Powder
Specification
60%
1.Pectin is beneficial for blood pressure regulation; 2. Pectin regulates cholesterol; 3. Pectin is good for weight management; 4. Pectin is beneficial for diarrheal disease; 5. Pectin is beneficial for blood sugar control; 1. It is applied in food additives; 2. It is applied in health care products;