PECTIN

CHARACTERISTIC

• Pectin is present in the form of white powder/ liquid

SOLUBILITY

• It is soluble in water.

EFFECTS

• Harmless in nature

SOURCE

• It is prepared by separating the inner layer of lemon’ skin or other citric fruits

GRADES

• Pure N-F and jelly

USES

• It is used in the preparation of fruit jellies, food products and emulsifying agents.
• Also used in the manufacturing of bakery, cosmetic and medicine

It is also used as dehydrating agent