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Food Grade Pectin Powder For Ice Cream And Confectionery Use

Food Grade Pectin Powder For Ice Cream And Confectionery Use

Food grade pectin powder is a multifunctional, plant-derived stabilizer commonly used in frozen desserts and sweet products. Extracted from citrus fruits or apples, it aligns with clean-label trends and offers reliable performance in a wide range of temperature and pH conditions.

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Product Introduction

Product Description

This pectin variant is optimized for use in ice cream and confectionery applications, where it supports smooth texture, structural stability, and extended shelf life. In frozen products, it controls water mobility, reducing ice crystal formation. In confectionery, it enables precise gelling behavior, allowing for the creation of soft or firm textures based on formulation needs. Its solubility and consistent performance make it ideal for industrial production.

Product Parameters

ITEMS	SPECIFICATION
	STANDARD(Food Grade)	STANDARD(Feed Grade)
Appearance	White powder	White Powder
Assay	99.0 ~ 100.5%	> 99.0
Loss on Drying	≦4%	≦ 9.5%
Acidity and Alkalinity	≦0.1%	≦ 0.1%
PH (10% Solution )	7.0-9.0	7.0-9.0
Insoluble in Water	≦ 0.15%	≦ 0.15%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≦ 10 ppm	≦ 10 ppm
Arsenic (as As)	≦ 3 ppm	≦ 4 ppm
Lead	≦ 2 ppm	≦ 2 ppm
Mercury	≦ 1 ppm	≦ 1 ppm
Iron	≦ 5 ppm	≦ 5 ppm
Fluoride	≦ 3 ppm	≦ 3 ppm
Magnesium	≦ 0.4%	≦ 0.4%

Product Features

Plant-based and suitable for vegetarian/vegan diets

Controls crystallization in frozen systems

Creates consistent gels in sugar-based products

High solubility and process stability

Supports clean-label formulations

Compatible with high-acid and high-sugar systems

Product Applications

Applications in Ice Cream and Confectionery

In ice cream production, food-grade pectin plays a vital role in enhancing creaminess, improving melt resistance, and maintaining product consistency during storage and transportation. It stabilizes the emulsion by interacting with proteins and sugars, helping to reduce ice crystal growth and syneresis, especially in low-fat or plant-based ice cream. Pectin is also highly effective in frozen dairy desserts, sorbets, and vegan ice creams.

In the confectionery sector, pectin is widely used for its ability to form reliable, elastic gels without the use of animal-derived gelatin. It is ideal for producing a range of soft and chewy candies, jelly sweets, fruit pastilles, and pectin-based gummies with clean-cut texture and excellent flavor release. Pectin can also support layered candy applications, fruit fillings in chocolates, and transparent jelly coatings due to its clarity and thermal stability.

Food Grade Pectin Powder for Ice Cream and Confectionery Use

Other Applications

1. Dairy Alternatives
Pectin is commonly used in plant-based dairy products such as almond milk yogurt, oat milk drinks, and soy-based desserts. It helps stabilize the suspension of plant particles, improve viscosity, and prevent phase separation, while also delivering a creamy, smooth texture that mimics traditional dairy.

2. Bakery Fillings and Toppings
In baked goods, pectin serves as a thickening and stabilizing agent in fruit-based fillings, jams, and glazes. It prevents liquid separation during baking, improves bake-stability, and maintains visual appeal and mouthfeel in products like fruit pies, Danish pastries, and cake layers.

3. Beverage Systems
Pectin is used in acidic beverages such as fruit juices, juice drinks, and fiber-enriched functional beverages. It helps suspend pulp and insoluble ingredients, provides a smooth mouthfeel, and improves clarity in low-pH systems. It also enhances stability in calcium-fortified or vitamin-enriched drinks.

4. Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals
Pectin functions as a gelling, binding, and suspending agent in syrups, dietary fiber supplements, and lozenges. Its natural origin and digestive health benefits make it suitable for fiber-enriched formulations, while its ability to form gels without synthetic additives is valued in clean-label pharmaceutical and supplement products.

Product Package

Our common package is 25kg/bag/carton/drum with the powder, and 200kg/drum or 1000 kg/IBC Drum with the liquid. Special package according to the requirements of our customers.