Product Details
Citrus Pectin is a natural polysaccharide ingredient extracted from citrus peel, widely used as a gelling agent, thickener, stabilizer, and dietary fiber-related ingredient in food and nutrition formulations. ELIS Biotech supplies Citrus Pectin with specification confirmation, bulk packaging options, and standard export documentation support for global B2B buyers.
Product Name: Citrus Pectin
Other Names: Pectin, Citrus Peel Pectin, Food Grade Pectin, Apple-Free Pectin, Galacturonic Acid Pectin, E440
CAS No.: 9000-69-5
Molecular Formula: Natural polysaccharide mixture; mainly based on galacturonic acid polymer units
Appearance: White to light yellow or off-white powder
Source: Citrus peel
Common Specifications: Galacturonic acid >65%; degree of esterification, viscosity, gel strength, particle size, and application type can be confirmed according to buyer requirements
Test Method: Titration, colorimetric method, viscosity testing, or other suitable methods depending on specification
Solubility: Soluble or dispersible in water; solubility and gel behavior may vary depending on pectin type, degree of esterification, pH, sugar level, calcium ion level, and formulation conditions
Grade: Food Grade
Packaging: 25kg/drum, 50kg/drum, 100kg/drum, etc.
MOQ: According to specification and stock status
Documents: COA, Specification Sheet, MSDS, and other standard export documents where available
For Citrus Pectin procurement, buyers usually need to confirm galacturonic acid content, source material, degree of esterification, methoxyl level, viscosity, gel strength, particle size, moisture, ash, heavy metals, microbiological limits, and intended application. For jam, jelly, beverage, gummy, bakery filling, supplement, or premix applications, the choice between high-methoxyl pectin, low-methoxyl pectin, or amidated pectin can significantly affect gelling performance, pH tolerance, calcium reaction, mouthfeel, and processing stability.
Common Applications:
Jams, jellies, fruit preparations, gummies, confectionery, bakery fillings, beverages, dairy products, plant-based foods, dietary supplements, nutrition powders, and food premixes.
End-Use Industries:
Food and beverage manufacturing, confectionery production, bakery ingredient production, dairy and plant-based food production, dietary supplement manufacturing, premix blending, and contract food manufacturing.
Typical Terminal Uses:
Fruit jam, jelly products, gummy candy, fruit fillings, yogurt preparations, acidified milk drinks, plant-based beverages, fiber supplement formulas, powdered drink mixes, and customized food stabilizer blends.
Why Choose ELIS Biotech:
ELIS Biotech supports global buyers with ingredient sourcing, specification matching, document preparation, sample coordination, and export shipment support from China. For Citrus Pectin, we can help confirm galacturonic acid content, pectin type, degree of esterification, viscosity, gel strength, particle size, packaging format, stock status, and suitability for food, beverage, supplement, confectionery, or premix applications.
Our Service Support Includes:
Specification confirmation, COA and MSDS support, sample coordination, bulk order arrangement, packaging confirmation, export document coordination, and shipment support based on buyer requirements.
For food manufacturers, beverage developers, confectionery producers, supplement brands, and ingredient distributors, ELIS Biotech can also assist with related hydrocolloids, dietary fiber ingredients, fruit-derived ingredients, stabilizers, and food-grade premix ingredients to support different formulation and procurement needs.
Contact ELIS Biotech to request Citrus Pectin specifications, COA, sample availability, bulk pricing, and export support.
