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VIVAPUR® Pectin HS RV

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VIVAPUR® Pectin HS RV is a water solvable pectin with a high degree of methoxylation in form of a beige powder. It can be used to form a thermo-stable gel under acidic conditions in the presence of high sugar concentrations. VIVAPUR® Pectin HS RV is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex. For an EU usage please consider food categories and where required maximum levels listed in Reg. (EC) No 1333/2008.

Functions: Coating Agent, Gelling Agent, Rheology Modifier

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived, Sustainable

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
CASE Ingredients Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
9005-38-3
Ingredients
Pectin
Food Additive Number
E 440, INS 440
EC No.
618-415-6
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Light Grey to Light Brown, Powder
Flavor
Almost Neutral
Odor
Almost Neutral
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH Value (1 % Solution)3.0 - 4.0
Acid Insoluble Ashmax. 1%
Degree of Methoxylation64 - 67%
Loss on Dryingmax. 12%
Nitrogen Content**max. 1%
Particle Size (Greater than 315 μm)max. 5%
Polygalacturonic Acid (on the Anhydrous Basis)min. 65%
Solvent Residues*max. 1%
Sulphur dioxide Contentmax. 10mg/kg
Total Insolublesmax. 3%
Viscosity (4 % Solution)550 - 750cps
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Plate Countmax. 1 x 102 cfu/g
Yeasts and mouldsmax. 1 x 102 cfu/g
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 3mg/kg
Cadmium Content max. 1 mg/kg
Lead Contentmax. 2 mg/kg
Mercury Contentmax. 1 mg/kg
Note

*of methanol, ethanol and propane-2-ol, singly or in combination, on a volatile matter-free basis
**after washing with acid and ethanol

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
Atleast 1.5 Years
Storage
  • Store at room temperature in dry conditions. In original and unopened bags, best before at least 1.5 years starting with production date