Pectin is a kind of natural macromolecular compound, which mainly exists in all higher plants and is an important component of plant cell interstitium. In daily life, pectin is usually extracted from the peel of citrus, usually in the form of yellow or white powder, which has the functions of gelling, thickening and emulsifying. Pectin is also a natural food additive for the manufacture of jams, jelly, yogurt and ice cream. In addition, pectin can also be used for fruit preservation. At the same time, pectin is widely used in the medical field. Pectin is used in the treatment of constipation and diarrhea because it increases the viscosity and weight of stool. Pectin is also used in lozenges as a pain reliever.
Gelatin is made from the protein in animal skin and bone, that is, collagen. The main component of gelatin is protein, which is light yellow and transparent, and is an odorless gum. Gelatin is commonly used as a gelling agent in food, medicine or cosmetics. Gelatin is an irreversibly hydrolyzed form of collagen and is classified as a food product. It is commonly used in fudge as well as other products such as marshmallows, ice cream and yogurt.
一. Different ingredients
1. Gelatin: The main component is protein.
2. Pectin: It consists of two types of homogeneous polysaccharides and heteropolysaccharides.
二. Different nature
1. Gelatin: soluble in hot water, insoluble in cold water.
2. Pectin: It is more stable in acidic solution than in alkaline solution, and is usually divided into high-ester pectin and low-ester pectin according to its esterification degree.
三. Different uses
1. Gelatin: More than 60% of the world’s gelatin is used in the food and confectionery industry.
2. Pectin: As a high-grade natural food additive and health care product, pectin can be widely used in food, medicine and health care products and some cosmetics. The raw materials for commercial production of pectin are mainly citrus peels and apple peels.
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Post time: Jun-18-2022