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Viscotin®0102
HM Medium Rapid Set Pectin E440
Description
Viscotin®0102 is a medium rapid setting purified high methoxyl pectin, extracted from citrus peel and standardized with dextrose.
Specification Chemical characteristics
Grade(USA SAG):150o±5 Pectin content: >60%
Setting temperature:75-80℃ Galacturonic acid: >65%
PH(1% solution):2.6-4.0 Loss on drying: <12%
Degree of Esterification: 66-68% Ash, Total: <5%
Acid-insoluble ash: <1%
Sensory characteristics Nitrogen Content: <1%
Appearance: Free flowing Powder ★SO2: <50ppm
Color: Pale brown powder Free methyl, ethyl and isopropyl alcohol: <1%
Odour: Slight, free from off-notes Heavy Metal(as lead): <15ppm
Taste: Slight, free from off-flavours Lead: <5ppm
Arsenic: <3ppm
Microbiological characteristics Particle size: 1% retained on 300um
Total plate count: <1000cfu/g
Yeast and mould: <100cfu/g Application
Coliforms: absent in 1g Jams, jellies
E.coli: absent in 1g PH range: 2.5-3.5
Staphylococcus aureus: absent in 1g Soluble solids: >55%
Salmonella: absent in 25g
Nutritional information Usage Levels(Guidelines)
Energy(per 100g): typically 550-650KJ Jams, jellies: 0.4-1.0%
Protein: typically<0.5%
Carbohydrates: 15-25%
Of which sugars: 15-25% Recommend to dissolve Viscotin®0102
Fat: <0.5% in water before addition to the final system.
Fibre: typically 75-85%
Package
Multiply paper bag of 25kg net each or equivalent.
Storage
Sealed and stored in cool, dry conditions
Legal requirements
Viscotin®0102 complies with all criteria laid down by ECC/EU, FAO/WHO (JECFA) and FDA/FCC
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