Pectin

What is Pectin?

Pectin is one of the gums used in food products to provide stability, viscosity, suspension of ingredients in food systems, and specifically for gel formation.

How many types of pectin are there?

Pectin is of two types: high-methoxyl pectin (High Methoxyl) and low-methoxyl pectin (Low Methoxyl).

Applications of High Methoxyl Pectin:

This type of pectin is used in high-sugar jellies, jams and marmalades, dairy beverages, and acidic fruit yogurts.

Applications of Low Methoxyl Pectin:

This type of pectin is used in low-sugar jellies, diet jams, and diet marmalades.

Pectin forms a gel in the presence of sugar, acid, and calcium ions.

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