Andre Pectin

Andre Pectin LMA Pectin is low methyl amidated Pectins and they are less calcium sensitive and require generally less calcium for optimal gelling. Even the fruit containing calcium or water containing calcium can be sufficient for optimal gelling conditions. LMA Pectins are to a large extent very tolerant towards the calcium concentration for building up an optimal gel network. These Pectins result in very smooth and elastic gel structures. Additional calcium normally is only needed if soluble solid content is lower than 40%. LMA are the only Pectins which produce thermo reversible gels.

Andre Pectin HM Pectins are composed of more than 50% of esterified galacturonic acid units. We offer a broad range of different DE from 50% to 78%. HM Pectins are standardized either to specific setting temperatures, viscosities, calcium reactivity, protein stabilizing capacity or specific buffer capacity. More information about these Pectin types can also be found in our detailed application brochures.

Andre Pectin HM Viscosity Pectin E440 is a purified high methoxyl pectin, extracted from Citrus peel and standardized with sugar (sucrose) to a uniform viscosity.

Andre Pectin HM Medium Rapid Set Pectin E440 is a medium rapid setting purified high methoxyl pectin, extracted from apple pomace and standardized with sugar (sucrose).

Andre Pectin APA pectin range is extracted from specifically selected apple pomace from the group's apple juice companies. Apple pectin naturally contain some natural flavonoids, hemicelluloses, starch and xylan and are therefore of light brown color. Apple pectins have a neutral, even fruity taste and enhance existing natural flavors of an application. Apple pectins produce smooth gels of a more viscous character than comparable citrus pectins, therefore they are better suited for applications such as jams and spreads.

Andre Pectin APM pectin range is carefully selected for specific functionality and industrial applications where color, texture and gelling behavior is of particular importance. Our skilled applications team blend different proportions of apple and citrus, be they lime, lemon or orange, to suit various end products, and if needed work with our customers to produce a tailor made pectin.

Andre Pectin LM Pectins are composed of less than 50% of esterified galacturonic acid units. DE typically ranges from 30% to 48%. We offer a broad range of LM Pectins with different calcium sensitivities. Gel formation of LM Pectin occurs in the presence of calcium ions or similar cations within a wide range of pH values at soluble solids levels below 50%. Lower DE generally increases the calcium reactivity and less cations are needed for optimal gel formation.

Andre Pectin APC citrus pectin can be produced from lemon, lime, grapefruit or orange peel. Depending on the type of pectin to be produced and the intended application, we select the optimal raw material. The ester groups of these pectins are distributed rather blockwise and the molecular weight typically is around 60 000 to 90 000 g/mol. APC produces gels of lighter color which can be an advantage in some confectionery jellies.