| Pectin | Qingdao Bright Moon Seaweed Group Co., Ltd. | Pectin is a food additive that functions as both a stabilizer and a thickener. It is also used often as a gelling agent to give the familiar jelly-like texture to jams, marmalades, or products that would otherwise be sweet juices. Pectin is also used in c...view more Pectin is a food additive that functions as both a stabilizer and a thickener. It is also used often as a gelling agent to give the familiar jelly-like texture to jams, marmalades, or products that would otherwise be sweet juices. Pectin is also used in cigars as a substitute for vegetable glue or repairing damaged tobacco wrappings. view less | |
| Pectin | Arthur Branwell & Co. Ltd. | Pectin is a plant extract that is white to light brown powder derived from primarily citrus fruits. Classified as E440, it is used as an emulsifier in jams, marmalades, fruit and confectionery jellies, yogurt and dairy drinks, whipped cream, milk gels and...view more Pectin is a plant extract that is white to light brown powder derived from primarily citrus fruits. Classified as E440, it is used as an emulsifier in jams, marmalades, fruit and confectionery jellies, yogurt and dairy drinks, whipped cream, milk gels and desserts, and salad dressings. view less | |
| Xylanase | American Laboratories Inc. | Xylanase acts on D-Xylan in a manner reminiscent of alpha and beta amylase on starch and results in the production of D-Xylose. Plant cell walls consist of large amounts of cellulose microfibrils embedded in a continuous phase of lignin, pectin, and hemic...view more Xylanase acts on D-Xylan in a manner reminiscent of alpha and beta amylase on starch and results in the production of D-Xylose. Plant cell walls consist of large amounts of cellulose microfibrils embedded in a continuous phase of lignin, pectin, and hemicellulose, with the hemicellulose fraction predominating. These non-starch polysaccharides are primary components of grains and grain products such as wheat, barley, and corncobs (up to 50% hemicellulose). Animal feeds frequently incorporate these hard to digest products. Considerable interest has developed in trying to break down the hemicellulose (xylan) portion to increase feed efficiency. Other uses are to reduce carbohydrates in baked goods, fruit juices, wine and vegetable oils. view less | |
| Agar-Agar | Iberagar S.A. | Agar-Agar is a natural hydrocolloid extracted from several species of red algae. It is used for thickening and gelling foods without affecting color or flavor. Since its gelling power is ten times higher than animal gelatine, it is effective at very low levels. In addition, Agar-Agar has a very high content of soluble fiber (almost 90% by weight) and minerals, so it is often included in dietetic foods. Unlike other food hydrocolloids such as carrageenan and pectin...view more Agar-Agar is a natural hydrocolloid extracted from several species of red algae. It is used for thickening and gelling foods without affecting color or flavor. Since its gelling power is ten times higher than animal gelatine, it is effective at very low levels. In addition, Agar-Agar has a very high content of soluble fiber (almost 90% by weight) and minerals, so it is often included in dietetic foods. Unlike other food hydrocolloids such as carrageenan and pectin, agar does not require other agents (such as salts) to form gels. Thus, it contributes much less to ash content than other gelling agents. Agar-Agar can be used in confectionery (jellies, caramels, toppings, jams, cake and doughnut icings), dairy products, canned foods, baked goods, soups and casseroles. view less |
