Pectins
Risk free
Alternate Names:
- amidated pectin
- ammonium pectate
- pectin
- pectine
- potassium pectate
- sodium pectate
Info from food-info.net:
- Description:
- Function:
- Thickening agent, emulsifier, stabiliser, etc.
- Origin:
- Pectin is a natural acid polysaccharide present in nearly all fruits, especially apples, quinces and oranges. It is commercially produced from apple pulp and orange peels. Sodium, potassium, and ammonium pectates are the respective salts of pectin. Amidated pectin is prepared by treating pectin with ammonia, after which amides are formed at the acid side chains.
- Side effects:
- Pectin acts as a thickening agent; thus, it may cause intestinal problems when present in high concentrations. As a result of its thickening effect, it is also used in diet preparations, where it reduces the feeling of hunger. It can be fermented in the large intestine, resulting in flatulence.
Dietary restrictions:- None; pectin and pectates can be used by all religious groups, vegans and vegetarians.
Acceptable daily intake:- Unknown
Status:- Unknown
Info from proe.info:
- Description:
- Benefits:
- Unknown
- General:
- Unknown
- Harm:
- Unknown
- Legal:
- Unknown
- Use:
- Unknown
- Links:
- Unknown
Dietary restrictions:- Unknown
Acceptable daily intake:- Unknown
Status:- Unknown
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- Description:
- Pectin is found in fruits such as apples or plums, but it is mainly obtained from the peels of citrus fruits. It is safe to consume, but in large quantities it can cause intestinal problems, wind and flatulence. It is used as a gelling agent in sweets, jellies, jams and jams.
Dietary restrictions:- Unknown
Acceptable daily intake:- is not limited or determined (EFSA, 2017)
Status:- Approved in the EU.
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