Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: DIV-088
Date: 01/02/2026
APPLE PECTIN
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| DESCRIPTION | Purified natural colloid consisting mainly of the partial methyl esters of polygalacturonic acid. |
| COMPOSITION | Low methoxyl amidaded pectin, Sodium pyrophosphate, Tricalcium phosphate and sugars. |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Europe |
| ORIGIN | Vegetal: Citrus and apple |
| SUGGESTED LABELLING | Amidated Pectin (E 440ii) |
| APPEARANCE | Creamy-white to light brown |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| LOSS ON DRYING | <12 % | Internal Method |
| pH (1 %, dist. Water) | 6.0 – 7.0 | Internal Method |
| PARTICLE SIZE | ≤5% >315 µm | Internal Method |
| DEGREE OF METHOXYLATION | 32 – 39 % | Internal Method |
| DEGREE OF AMIDATION | 18 – 22 % | Internal Method |
| CALCIUM REACTIVITY | Medium | Internal Method |
| ACID INSOLUBLE ASH | <1 % | Internal Method |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | <500 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| YEASTS AND MOULD | <100 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| COLIFORMS | <10 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| SALMONELLA | Absence/25g | Internal Method |
Other informations
Use: Food.
Product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Product is suitable for Kosher and Halal diets.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011. Presence in the production plant of eggs, soya, milk and derived products. No risk of cross-contamination.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the (EU) Reg. No 2023/915.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. No 1999/2/EC.
Product complies with Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on pesticides and its amendments.
Meets the standards for the raw materials of EU directive, FAO/WHO, Food Chemical Codex regarding to eavy Metals.
Free Residual Solvents product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE: 0.4 – 1.2 %, according to the final product. Gelling Agent for jams (35-65 % tss), fruit preparations for yoghurt, hot reversible jellies, neutral ice cream toppings.
Product complies with Regulation (EU) No 196/2026 amending Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of pectin (E 440ii), and Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as regards the specifications for pectin (E 440ii).
STORAGE: Keep in cool and dry place.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications and FCC, FAO/WHO specifications and EU directive.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Product is suitable for Kosher and Halal diets.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011. Presence in the production plant of eggs, soya, milk and derived products. No risk of cross-contamination.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the (EU) Reg. No 2023/915.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. No 1999/2/EC.
Product complies with Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on pesticides and its amendments.
Meets the standards for the raw materials of EU directive, FAO/WHO, Food Chemical Codex regarding to eavy Metals.
Free Residual Solvents product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE: 0.4 – 1.2 %, according to the final product. Gelling Agent for jams (35-65 % tss), fruit preparations for yoghurt, hot reversible jellies, neutral ice cream toppings.
Product complies with Regulation (EU) No 196/2026 amending Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of pectin (E 440ii), and Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as regards the specifications for pectin (E 440ii).
STORAGE: Keep in cool and dry place.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications and FCC, FAO/WHO specifications and EU directive.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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