1. Product Introduction
Citrus Pectin (CAS 9000-69-5, E440) is a natural water-soluble polysaccharide extracted strictly from fresh orange, lemon and grapefruit peels. As a renewable and eco-friendly plant-derived ingredient, it features pure natural properties, stable performance and wide compatibility. Different from synthetic thickeners and colloids, our citrus pectin adopts physical low-temperature extraction technology, with zero chemical residues, non-GMO, allergen-free, vegan and vegetarian-friendly, fully complying with global clean-label food trends.
Widely recognized and certified by FDA, EFSA, JECFA and other international authorities, it is a core functional additive for high-end food, beverage, nutraceutical and cosmetic industries, and has become the preferred raw material for global brand manufacturers to upgrade healthy formulas.
2. Basic Product Specifications
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Product Name: Citrus Pectin Powder
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CAS Number: 9000-69-5
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E Code: E440(i)
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EINECS No.: 232-553-0
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HS Code: 1302200000
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Appearance: Off-white to light yellow free-flowing fine powder, odorless
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Raw Material: Premium fresh citrus peels (circular economy raw materials)
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Shelf Life: 24 months under sealed and dry storage conditions
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Certifications: ISO22000, HACCP, Halal, Kosher, FCC, SGS Third-party Test Report
3. Main Product Grades
We provide customized graded citrus pectin to meet diverse formula demands of global clients:
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HM High-Methoxyl Pectin (Esterification 60%–76%): Gelable under high sugar and acidic conditions, specially designed for traditional jams, jellies, fruit fillings, cake glazes and sweet preserves, featuring tight texture and no water precipitation.
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LM Low-Methoxyl Pectin (Esterification 24%–45%): Realizes calcium-induced gelation, suitable for zero-sugar, low-sugar and low-calorie healthy foods, dairy drinks and plant-based beverages, catering to global sugar-reducing consumption trends.
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Amidated LM Pectin: With stronger high-temperature resistance and acid-base stability, ideal for UHT sterilized beverages and long-shelf-life functional food formulas.
4. Core Product Advantages
4.1 Pure Natural Clean-Label Formula
Derived from natural citrus peels without synthetic additives, heavy metals and harmful residues. It replaces artificial thickeners such as CMC, carrageenan and gelatin, simplifies ingredient lists, and effectively improves product premium attributes and market competitiveness.
4.2 Multi-Functional Synergistic Performance
Integrates gelling, thickening, stabilizing and suspending functions in one. It can form uniform and elastic gel structures, effectively prevent beverage layering, pulp precipitation and protein flocculation, maintain smooth and delicate mouthfeel of products, and adapt to high-temperature sterilization and long-term storage scenarios.
4.3 Stable & Reliable Quality
Adopts standardized production and strict quality control system. Each batch is tested for moisture, esterification degree, galacturonic acid content, microbial indicators and heavy metals to ensure stable viscosity, gel strength and consistent batch-to-batch quality.
4.4 Eco-Friendly & Sustainable
Recycling citrus processing by-products, low carbon emission and environmental protection, meeting EU ESG procurement standards and global sustainable development requirements, helping brands build green and environmentally friendly corporate images.
5. Wide Application Scope
5.1 Food & Beverage Industry (Core Application)
Traditional and low-sugar jams, fruit jellies, pie fillings, fruit puree, pulpy fruit juice, acidified dairy drinks, yogurt, plant-based oat/soy milk, functional fiber beverages, vegan gummy candies and bakery decorative glazes.
5.2 Nutraceutical & Pharmaceutical Industry
Used as natural soluble dietary fiber supplements to improve intestinal health; also serves as tablet binders, slow-release excipients and detox functional formula raw materials for health products.
5.3 Cosmetic & Personal Care Industry
Acts as film-forming agent, moisturizer and thickener in skin care products such as facial masks, lotions and creams, improving product texture and enhancing skin hydration safely and mildly.
6. Export Strength
We support multiple packaging specifications: 1kg foil bag (sample package), 10kg carton, 25kg food-grade drum. Equipped with complete export documents including CO, CI, PL, official test reports and certification files, we provide one-stop export services for sea freight, air freight and express delivery, covering Europe, America, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa and other global markets.
7. Cooperation Invitation
We adhere to factory direct sales, competitive prices, stable quality and professional technical after-sales service. We sincerely cooperate with global food additive distributors, food manufacturers, health product factories and cosmetic raw material suppliers. Free samples are available for your formula testing. Contact us to get the latest wholesale quotation!
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