Low Ester Pectin

Pectin has always been a natural part of the human diet and is a safe, non-toxic natural food additive recommended by the Joint FAO/WHO Committee on Food Additives with no daily limit. There are many functions of pectin, listed as follows:

• As a natural plant colloid, pectin can be widely used in food industry as a gelling agent, stabilizer, tissue forming agent, emulsifier and thickener. Such as making yogurt, jams, breads and drinks.

• Pectin is a kind of water-soluble dietary fiber, which has the function of enhancing gastrointestinal peristalsis and promoting nutrient absorption, and has a good effect on the prevention and treatment of diarrhea, bowel cancer, diabetes, obesity and other diseases.

• Pectin is a good heavy metal adsorbent, because the molecular chain of pectin can form an "egg carton" -like network structure with high-priced metal ions, so that pectin has a good function of absorbing heavy metals.

• In addition, pectin has film-forming properties, good water retention and radiation resistance. It can be used in plastic wrap, diapers, cosmetics and toothpaste.