By Simi Summer, PhD, Contributing Writer05.02.16
Updated Nov. 30, 2021
With plant-based ingredients and gummy dietary supplements on-trend and in high-demand, pectin has been gaining attention of late as formulators pivot away from gelatin to appeal to broader audiences.
And as fresh fruits and vegetables rich in polyphenols and polysaccharides continue to win merit as natural health boosters, there is growing recognition of the importance of plant-based functional fibers.
Pectin, a soluble fiber best known as a gelling agent and widely used in jams, jellies, marmalade and fruit conserves, has quickly become an essential part of the global ingredient and dietary supplement markets. With novel sources and applications for gummies, functional foods, cosmetics, edible films and coatings as well as pharmaceuticals, pectin is a “must watch” ingredient for industrial use.
Traditionally sourced from apple pomace, a byproduct of the juice industry, today’s commercial market has migrated toward raw citrus peel as a major industrial pectin source. Common food applications include oil, egg and fat replacement in baked goods, glazes and fruit fillings, fru
With plant-based ingredients and gummy dietary supplements on-trend and in high-demand, pectin has been gaining attention of late as formulators pivot away from gelatin to appeal to broader audiences.
And as fresh fruits and vegetables rich in polyphenols and polysaccharides continue to win merit as natural health boosters, there is growing recognition of the importance of plant-based functional fibers.
Pectin, a soluble fiber best known as a gelling agent and widely used in jams, jellies, marmalade and fruit conserves, has quickly become an essential part of the global ingredient and dietary supplement markets. With novel sources and applications for gummies, functional foods, cosmetics, edible films and coatings as well as pharmaceuticals, pectin is a “must watch” ingredient for industrial use.
Traditionally sourced from apple pomace, a byproduct of the juice industry, today’s commercial market has migrated toward raw citrus peel as a major industrial pectin source. Common food applications include oil, egg and fat replacement in baked goods, glazes and fruit fillings, fru
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