GRINDSTED™ Pectin MRS 351 is an off-white powder extracted from citrus peel. Kosher quality available upon request.

Potential Benefits

• Highly transparent gels with excellent flavour re-lease
• Provides excellent baking stability

• Jams and jellies 0.3-0.5%
• Bakery fillings 0.5-0.7%

The optimal dosage for a specific application depends on the pH and soluble solids.

Directions for Use
We recommend dissolving GIRNDSTED™ Pectin MRS 351 in water before addition to the final fruit sys-tem. Further information on dissolving techniques may be obtained on request.

Specifications

• US-SAG (IFT Method) 150±5º
• Degree of esterification 67-71%
• pH in a 1% solution 2.8-3.4
• Loss on drying max. 12%
• Acid-insoluble ash max. 1%
• Particle size max. 2%>60 mesh (ASTM)

• Total plate count max. 1,000/g
• Yeast and mould max. 100/g
• Coliforms absent in 1.0 g
• Salmonella absent in 25 g

• Arsenic (As) max. 3 mg/kg
• Lead (Pb) max. 5 mg/kg
• Heavy metals (as Pb) max. 20 mg/kg

Nutrition Data
(Approximate values for nutrition labelling per 100 g)

• Energy 120 kcal/510 kJ
• Protein not applicable
• Carbohydrate 30 g
• - of which sugars 30 g
• Fat not applicable
• - of which saturates not applicable
• Fibre 60 g
• Sodium <1 g

Storage
GRINDSTED™ Pectin MRS 351 should be stored cool and dry.

Packaging
Standard packaging is heavy-duty poly-lined bags. Other packaging options are available upon request.

Local food regulations should always be consulted concerning the tatus of this product, as legislation re-garding its use in food may vary from country to coun-try. Advice regarding the legal status of this product may be obtained on request.

Safety and Handling
A Material Safety Data Sheet is available on request.