378High methoxyl pectin/Low methoxyl pectin Specification
| Degree of esterification | >50 or <50 |
| Galacturonic acid | >65 % |
| pH of 1% solution | 2.8-3.3 |
| Loss on drying, % | <=12 |
| Texture | free-flowing powder |
| Particle size | At least 99% less than 0.250 mm test sieve |
| Colour,Flavor | A creamy-white to light brown, of neutral odor and flavor |
| Ash content | ＜5% |
| Acid-insoluble ash | <1 % |
| SO2 | <50 mg/kg |
| Free methyl, ethyl and isopropyl alcohol | <1 % |
| Lead | <5mg/kg |
| Arsenic | <3mg/kg |
| Total plate count | < 1000/g |
| Yeast and mould | < 100/g |
| Coliforms | absent in 1 g |
| E. Coli | absent in 1 g |
| Staphylococcus aureus | absent in 1 g |
| Salmonella | absent in 25 g |
