GEMS Mango pectin is an ALL-NATURAL product that is GLUTEN-FREE packed with RICH ANTI-OXIDANTS.

It has GOOD SOLUBLE FIBER perfect for food and beverages applications (e.g. JAMS & JELLIES).

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET

DESCRIPTION

Product Name  PECTIN (Mango)

Origin  Philippines

Country of Processing  Philippines

Issue Date  January 2017

Recommended use  for food and beverages (e.g. jam and jellies)

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL

Appearance  Creamy white to light brown powder

Particle Size (mesh)  < 20

Moisture (%)  ≤ 10-12

Galacturonic acid content  > 70%  (dry basis)

Degree of Esterification  > 60%

pH  2.0 – 4.0

HEAVY METALS

As (mg/kg)  not detected    (Standard Method using AAS)

Pb (mg/kg)  not detected    (Standard Method using AAS)

Hg (mg/kg)  not detected    (Standard Method using AAS)

MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS

Total Plate Count (cfu/g)  < 2,000   (FDA-BAM)

Total Coliform Count (cfu/g)  < 100  (FDA-BAM)

Yeasts & Moulds (cfu/g)  < 100  (FDA-BAM)

E.coli negative (FDA-BAM)

Salmonella (/25g)  negative  (FDA-BAM)

Listeria (/25g)  negative  (FDA-BAM)

STORAGE  Store in dry and cool condition.

Keep in original packaging until use

PACKAGING  25 g/pack; 50 g/pack

SHELF LIFE  24 months