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Cas No. :9000-69-5
material latin name: malus pumila millsynonyms: methoxypectin, methyl pectin, methylpectinate, pectinic acid, pectins, colyer pectinsmain constituent: heteropolysaccharide origin: apples, guavas, quince, plums, gooseberries,Oranges and other citrus appearance: fine whitish or light brown powderraw materials: dried citrus peel or apple pomacedescription: apple pectin is a source of water soluble fiber which has a gel-forming effect when mixed with water, and is a dietary fiber. Apple pectin is helpful in maintaining good digestive health. Pectin is defined as any of a group of white, amorphous, complex carbohydrates that occur in ripe fruits and certain vegetables. Fruits rich in pectin are apples, currants and plums, but researchers have found that raw apples are the richest source of fruit pectin, with the jonagold variety of apple leading other varieties. Protopectin, present in unripe fruits, is converted to pectin as the fruit ripens. Pectin forms a colloidal solution in water and gels on cooling. An indigestible, soluble fiber, pectin is a general intestinal regulator that is used in many medicinal preparations, especially as an anti-diarrheal agent. uses: 1 pectin increases viscosity and volume of stool so that it is used against constipation and diarrhea. 2 pectin is also used in throat lozenges as a demulcent. 3 in cosmetic products, pectin acts as stabilizer. 4 pectin is also used in wound healing preparations and specialty medical adhesives, such as colostomy devices. 5 pectin is considered a natural remedy for nausea. Pectin rich foods are proven to help nausea. application: 1. Food and supplement;2. Medicine;3. Cosmetics, like shampoos, conditioners, concentrates.
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