Low Methoxyl Pectin: Unraveling the Applications and Advantages of Methoxyl Pectin in Various Industries
Pectin is a structural heteropolysaccharide present in the cell walls of many plants. It is produced commercially from citrus fruits and apples. Pectin forms a gel in the presence of acids and sugars and is used as a gelling agent, stabilizer and emulsifier in foods. Pectin molecules exist in two forms - high methoxyl pectin (HM) and Acide Pectiniq