NH Sosa Fruit Pectin, 0.5 kg

Description

Pectin is a food additive that acts as an emulsifier, stabiliser and thickening agent; it occurs naturally in fruit, particularly in apples, oranges and quinces.

For industrial use, pectins are obtained from apples and oranges. The product comes in the form of a tasteless powder.

Quantity: 500 g

Usage: Use in accordance with the quantities specified in recipes, particularly in fruit-based products, for thickening and gelling: concentrated juices, nectars, jams, jellies and marmalades. It is also used as a solvent for other food additives.

Method of use: Mix the pectin with the sugar at 40°C, stirring vigorously. Bring to the boil. Add the acid after activation.

Specifications
:- Suitable pH: 3.1–3.5
.- Minimum 50% added sugar + acid

Notes
:- Faster gelling of the HM range
.- Full effect after 24 hours
.- Opaque gels
.- Thermoreversible
.- Suitable for baking
.- Freezable.

Food safety: In the Codex Alimentarius, the product is designated as E 440 and is considered harmless to health. Accepted maximum daily intake: There is no limit on daily intake. Level of incorporation into food: Not specified. In food, E 440 may be used without a maximum limit. It is used in the quantities specified in recipes. Description of the level of incorporation into food: Pectin is permitted in food intended for young children in quantities of up to 5 g per litre.

Side effects: None
. Description of side effects: No side effects have been reported at the levels used in food.
Contraindications: Not specified
. Suitable for children: YES
. Description of use in children: Pectin is permitted in foods intended for young children in quantities of up to 5 g per litre. In the list of ingredients used, this additive must be specified as an emulsifier, stabiliser, thickener, filler or agglomerating agent, accompanied by the designation ‘E 440’.