Type
HM (>50% DE) / LM (<50% DE)
Gel system
HM: sugar/acid • LM/LMA: calcium‑set
pH (1% sol.)
≈ 2.8–4.0
Typical dosage*
HM jams 0.3–1.5% • LM dairy 0.2–0.8%
Mesh
100 / 150 / 200
*Representative values. Optimize by pilot/batch trials and confirm
local regulatory limits for E440.
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Degree of esterification (DE) | 58–70% | ≥ 55% |
| Setting profile | rapid | as ordered |
| Setting pH / solids | pH 2.8–3.2 / ≥ 60°Brix | per application |
| Galacturonic acid | ≥ 65% | ≥ 65% |
| Ash | ≤ 5% | ≤ 10% |
| Appearance | off‑white powder | conforms |
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Degree of esterification (DE) | 58–70% | ≥ 55% |
| Setting profile | slow | as ordered |
| Setting pH / solids | pH 3.0–3.3 / ≥ 60°Brix | per application |
| Galacturonic acid | ≥ 65% | ≥ 65% |
| Ash | ≤ 5% | ≤ 10% |
| Appearance | off‑white powder | conforms |
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 30–40% | ≤ 50% |
| Calcium reactivity | medium | as ordered |
| pH of use | 3.4–4.2 (dairy fruit prep) | per application |
| Galacturonic acid | ≥ 65% | ≥ 65% |
| Ash | ≤ 8% | ≤ 10% |
| Appearance | off‑white powder | conforms |
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 25–35% | < 50% |
| Degree of amidation | 15–25% | 10–28% |
| Calcium requirement | low (flexible) | as ordered |
| pH of use | 3.2–4.2 | per application |
| Galacturonic acid | ≥ 65% | ≥ 65% |
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Transmittance (0.5% sol., 600 nm) | ≥ 85% | ≥ 80% |
| Viscosity (1% sol., 25 °C) | 200–600 mPa·s | as ordered |
| Esterification | low/medium | as ordered |
| Appearance | off‑white powder | conforms |
| Applications | Packaging | Storage & Handling |
|---|---|---|
|
• HM: classic sugar‑acid jams/jellies; rapid‑ or slow‑set
for process fit. • LM/LMA: yogurt fruit prep, low‑sugar gels, bakery fillings; calcium‑set textures. • Beverage: pulp suspension, body, and cloud stability with high clarity. |
• 25 kg PE‑lined bags • 20–25 kg fiber drums. • Small packs for R&D and QC trials. |
• Store cool/dry, sealed; avoid moisture uptake and
odours. • Disperse into vortex or pre‑blend with sugar/dry mix to prevent lumping. |
Specs are representative; shipped material conforms to the COA for
the lot. Regulatory permissions and maximum use levels for E440
differ by market—confirm locally.