They are a mixture of long chains of acids polymers, which are extracted with hot acidic water, precipitating them in dissolution with ethanol or aluminum salts. They are byproducts of the fruit juices industry.

Pectins properties:

• They are used in the food industry in concentrations lower than 1%, to give stability and / or consistent properties.
• The nutritional changes of the values in products that are used with pectinas, are virtually imperceptible.
• They have gelling uniform agents, which give a high-quality food.
• They have viscosity properties, as well as protective colloids and stabilizers.

Applications:

• Food products (jams, jelly).
• Pharmaceuticals.
• Beverages.
• Cosmetics.
• Other.