Pectin
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. The main use for pectin is as a gelling agent, thickening agent and stabilizer in food. As more consumers demand that food products should be convenient and easy to prepare the pectin offered at Nex-xus Distribution is of high quality pectin and has the advantage to be a “clean labeling trend”. The good dissolving behavior and the heat resistance especially at low pH conditions make pectin the optimal choice for texturizing system.
Pectin has been used in traditional confectionary products such as jellies gums, pastilles zephyr and marshmallows for many years. Today pectin is used in a broad variety of industrial products such as acidified milk drinks, yoghurts, fruit juices and beverages. The classical application is giving the jelly-like consistency to jams or marmalades, which would otherwise be sweet juices.