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E440A, E440, Pectin, Polysaccharide, Apple Pectin, 9000-69-5

Pectin, Polysaccharide, 9000-69-5
Molecular Formula (Pectin): C6H12O6
Molecular Weight: Unknown
Chemical Name: Pectin
CAS Number: 9000-69-5

This substance is a high molecular weight polyuronide. It is a type of polysaccharide. It is a carbohydrate produced by isolating it from the peels of green apples and citrus fruits.

Its known structure consists of polygalactronic acid. The area where this substance is found is the cell wall of plants or the tissues between cells.

Gelatin has similar properties. It almost meets all the properties of gelatin. While gelatin is obtained from animal products, pectin is produced entirely from plants.

Other Names:
9000-69-6
High Ester
Polysaccharide
Starch
Pectin
Physical and Chemical Properties:
It has a yellow or pale brown color appearance in terms of physical appearance and a powder solid form.

Melting Point is between 175 and 180 ° C.

Solubility is 0.02 g/10 mlt.

It has no odor.

Storage temperature is between 2-8 ° C.

Pectin Usage Areas:
It is used in the manufacture of drugs produced against poisoning caused by lead, strontium and some heavy metals.
People can be exposed to high cholesterol, triglycerides, colon cancer and prostate cancer. It is used to prevent such disorders.
It is used in the manufacture of oral active substances and breath-freshening pharmaceutical products by taking advantage of its ability to dissolve quickly in the mouth and in an aqueous environment.
It is used in the medical field in the treatment of reflux and diabetes.
In the food sector, when freeze drying is performed, driers and preservatives are mixed, and pentin can be used among the thickening agents.

It has been used together with kaolin in the pharmaceutical sector to control diarrhea.
It is used as a thickening agent and a binding agent in the production of edible toothpaste.
It is used to eliminate some skin disorders.
It is a chemical that is processed as an adhesive in the production of prosthesis by taking advantage of its thickening feature.
It is used by modifying it with another stabilizer, Guar Gum, to reduce lipoprotein cholesterol.
It has been determined that the duration of diarrhea is shortened after it is used as an active ingredient in drugs used in the treatment of diarrhea in the health field.
It is used to give consistency in jams, jellies, fillings and fruit juices. Its gelling feature is used in this field.
It is used as a stabilizing agent in fruit juice and dairy products.
Pectin is used as a binder in wine production to accelerate the fermentation process and prevent the formation of undesirable reactions.

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