Pectin Guide for Confectioners
Pectin Guide for Confectioners
Sosa Ingredients, SL
Pol. Ind. Sot d’Aluies / 08180 Moià / Catalunya / Spain
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It is a carbohydrate used as a gelling agent, thickener and stabiliser due to its hydrocolloid properties.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
INCORPORATION
The incorporation process to prevent lumps from forming:
\\ Mix the pectin with the sugar stated in the recipe at a ratio of 1:5 respectively.
\\ Gradually sprinkle into the liquid part while mixing vigorously with a whisk.
It can also be dispersed, first, in a non-aqueous medium like oil, or in a concentrated sugar solution of
> 65 ºBx.
DISPERSION
Correct dispersion of the pectin will depend on the medium and process. It disperses best with thermal
treatment and mixed or homogenisation.
ACTIVATION
The gelling characteristics of pectin are activated from 80/85 ºC. Slow and gradual boiling is good
so that the pectin hydrates properly. The cooking time may be extended once it comes to boiling point
if the type of recipe requires so.
Dissolving may be difficult if the calcium content is too high (80 ppm Ca++). In this case, you should
add more salt to neutralise the calcium.
TEXTURE
Gelation occurs during the cooling process. It takes 24 hours to obtain the final texture.
Pectins introduction 1
PECTIN CLASSIFICATION
Pectin can be classified into 2 groups based on the degree of methoxylation (DM):
The relationship between the methoxyl groups and free acids present in the pectin molecular chain is
defined as the degree of methoxylation.
The degree of methoxylation influences the properties of the pectin, particularly the gelatinisation
conditions.
In an aqueous solution, these pectins produce suspensions with high viscosity that form strong and
cohesive gels.
Gelation conditions
\\ They can form a gel only if the total soluble solid (TSS) (Brix) content is equal to or higher than 60%
with a maximum of 80%.
Reactivity
The higher the concentration of soluble solids (TSS) (Brix), the higher the strength of the gel obtained
and the higher the gelation temperature.
HM PECTINS
Gelation temperature chart according to Brix
90°C
Gelation temperature
20°C
60°Bx 77°Bx
Brix (TSS)
HM pectins 2
HM PECTINS
Gel hardness chart according to the soluble solids (TSS) variation
150 (g)
Gel hardness (Bloom)
0 (g)
HM PECTINS
Gel hardness chart according to pH variation
150 (g)
Gel hardness (Bloom)
0 (g)
The lower the pH, the higher the gelation temperature, and as a consequence, gelation will be quick-
er. pH values below 2.0 may encounter gelation problems.
HM PECTINS
Gelation temperature chart according to pH
80°C
70°C
60°C
Gelation temperature
pH variation it’s very important. 0.1 units of pH may make the gelation temperature fall to 10 °C.
HM pectins 3
HM
JAUNE PECTIN
GUMMY CANDIES
Dose:
Jaune pectin Gummy candies, pâte de fruit
and bakery fillings: 1-2%
NATURAL INGREDIENT
2 kg 58030028 4u
VEGAN
Properties: This specific type of pectin has a low setting temperature compared to standard pectin and therefore its has signi-
ficant advantages in the handling and production of confectionery. It is a gelling agent in an acidic environment and
STRAWBERRY
has a high level of sugar content: TSS > 55%, pH = 3,1 - 3,8.
Use: Mix the pectin with sugar. Add the pulp, stirring vigorously. Bring to the boil and add the acid.
VEGAN JELLIES
Application: Specially indicated for the production of confectionery products with or without the pulp, at a dose of 1-2%
Observations: Gelation occurs by adding acid in solution as the final stage after cooking.
Thermoirreversible.
Elaborations: Gummy candies, pâte de fruit and bakery fillings.
Allergens: No allergens
Do a pectin mass mixing the sugar (1) and the pectin. Heat the water at 60 °C, then add the
sugar and pectin mixture little by little stirring using a whisk. Cook until 85 °C. Then combine
sugar and glucose syrup and bring to boil. Add the pectin solution previously done and cook
until 77 °Brix. Cool down until 100 °C. Besides, mix water and citric acid and then add to
the previous mixture. Add the concentrated strawberry paste too. It will be at this stage when
colouring should be added if desired. Put in the desired molds, let cool and jellify.
Jaune pectin 4
HM
JAUNE PECTIN
PÂTE DE FRUIT
OLIVE OIL
PATE DE FRUIT
Take 100 g from the sugar and mix it with the yellow pectin. Heat up the water up to 40 °C
and add the sugar with the pectin. Bring it to boil. Add the remaining sugar the sugar in two
times and let to boil between each time. Add the glucose syrup and cook it until 105 °C.
Mix the olive oil with the citric acid and the Natur Emul. Add it the the first mixture. Emulsify
using a hand blender and mold it quickly or lining out into a frame. Let crystallize overnight.
Jaune pectin 5
HM
JAUNE PECTIN
BAKERY FILLING
MANGO
BAKERY FILLING
Mix sugar (1) with the pectin. Heat the purée at 40 °C and then add the mix of sugar +
pectin stirring constantly. Bring to boil. Then add in 2 times the sugar (2) and bring to boil
in between. Then add glucose. Cook until 102 °C or 70 °Brix and then remove from the
heat. Combine the citric acid and the water and mix until homogeneous. Add this citric acid
solution to the previous mixture and pour into the desired molds.
Jaune pectin 6
HM
Dose:
Slow Set pectin Moulded Pâte de fruit
High methoxyl pectin (HM) and bakery fillings: 0,5-1,5%
500 g 58030024 6u
2 kg 58030030 4u
VEGAN
Mix sugar (1) with the pectin. Heat the apricot purée and the mandarin juice at 40 °C and
then add the mix of sugar + pectin stirring constantly. Bring to boil. Then add in 2 times the
sugar (2) and bring to boil in between. Then add glucose. Cook until 105 °C and then re-
move from the heat. Beside combine the water and tartaric acid. At this point add the tartaric
acid solution and pour into the desired molds. Let set for 24 hours before cutting.
Do a pectin mass mixing the sugar (1) and the pectin. Heat the fig purée at 40 °C, then add
the sugar and pectin mixture little by little stirring using a whisk. Cook until boiling point. Then
add the sugar (2) in two times and bringing to boil in between each time. Add the glucose
and then cook until 67 ºBrix or 101 °C. Beside mix water and citric acid until combine and
then pour into the previous preparation already out of the heat. Pour in the desired molds, let
to cool and jellify.
MEDIUM
RAPID SET PECTIN
PÂTE DE FRUIT
175 g 02180018 4u
500 g 58030003 6u
2 kg 58030027 4u
VEGAN
Properties: It is a thickener and/or gelling agent (in the presence of sugar and acid) specially indicated for making preser-
ves, at a dose of 0,5 a 1,5% and a minimum 64% solids, depending on the formulation and texture required.
Use: Mix the pectin with sugar. Add the pulp, stirring vigorously. Bring to the boil and add the acid.
Application: Suitable pH: 3,1-3,5.
Minimum 50% added sugar + acid.
Observations: Thermoirreversible
Elaborations: PEAR
Traditional jams, framed jellies and bakery fillings.
Allergens: No allergens PATE DE FRUIT
Mix sugar (1) with the pectin. Heat the pear purée at 40 °C and then add the mix of sugar
+ pectin stirring constantly. Bring to boil. Then add in 2 times the sugar (2) and bring to boil
in between. Then add glucose. Cook until 105 °C or until 74 °Brix and then remove from the
heat. Besides, combine the water and tartaric acid. At this point add the tartaric acid solution
and pour into the desired molds. Let set for 24 hours before cutting.
MEDIUM
RAPID SET PECTIN
JAMS
CRUSHED LEMON
AND APRICOT JAM
Combine the sugar (1) and the pectin. Heat the water and fruit purées at 40 °C. Add the
pectin and sugar mixture little by little stirring with a whisk. When the mixture reach 85 °C
add the remaining sugar and keep cooking to 101 °C. Add the neutral acid and stir. Deposit
on desired jam pots, close them up and put them upside down until completely cold. The jam
will be completely ready after 24 hours.
Mix sugar (1) with the pectin. Heat the pure at 40 °C and then add the mix of sugar +
pectin stirring constantly. Bring to boil. Then add in 2 times the sugar (2) and bring to boil
in between. Then add glucose. Cook until 102 °C or 70 °Brix and then remove from the
heat. Combine the citric acid and the water and mix until homogeneous. Add this citric acid
solution to the previous mixture and pour into the desired molds.
Dose:
Rapid Set pectin Jams: 0,3-0,5%
High methoxyl pectin (HM) from citrus peel Jellies and pâte de fruit: 0,5-1%
500 g 58030022 6u
2 kg 58030029 4u
VEGAN
Properties: It is a thickener and/or gelling agent (in the presence of sugar and acid) specially indicated for
making preserves, at a dose of 0.3 to 0.50% depending on the formulation and texture required.
Use: Mix the pectin with sugar. Add the pulp, stirring vigorously.
Bring to the boil and add the acid.
Application: Suitable pH: 3,1-3,5.
Observations:
Minimum 50% added sugar + acid.
Thermoirreversible. APPLE, LEMON
Elaborations:
Allergens:
AND GINGER JAM
Jams with suspended elements, quick-set jellies and bakery fillings.
No allergens
Combine the sugar (1) and the pectin. Heat the water and fruit purée to 40 °C. Add the
pectin and sugar mixture little by little stirring with a whisk. When the mixture reach 85 °C
add the remaining sugar and keep cooking to 101 °C. Add the neutral acid and stir. Cool
down to 50 °C. Add the pieces of lemon and ginger and stir. Deposit on desired jam pots,
close them up and put them upside down until completely cold. The jam will be completely
ready after 24 hours.
Mix sugar (1) with the pectin. Heat the apricot purée and mandarin juice to 40 °C and then
add the mix of sugar + pectin stirring constantly. Bring to boil. Then add in 2 times the su-
gar (2) and bring to boil in between. Then add glucose and invert sugar. Cook until 105 °C
or 74 °Brix and then remove from the heat. Beside combine the water and tartaric acid. At
this point add the tartaric acid solution and pour into the desired molds. Let set for 24 hours
before cutting.
Mix sugar (1) with the pectin. Heat the green apple pureé at 40 °C and then add the mix of
sugar + pectin stirring constantly. Bring to boil. Then add in 2 times the sugar (2) and bring
to boil in between. Then add glucose. Cook until 105 °C or 74 °Brix and then remove from
the heat. Beside combine the water and citric acid. At this point add the citric acid solution
and pour into the desired molds. Let set for 24 hours before cutting.
The LM pectin family is divided into LMC (conventional low methoxyl) and LMA (amidated low
methoxyl).
They are thixotropic. After a cold mixing process, they gelify again.
Gelation conditions
\\ They gelify with low soluble solid values (brix) and a very wide pH range.
Reactivity
\\ Low methoxyl pectins form gels with a pectin that has a greater gel strength the higher the amount
of calcium. Too much calcium can destroy the structure of the gel.
\\ The presence of sugar or soluble sugars considerably reduces the quantity of calcium necessary for
proper gelification.
Conventional low methoxyl (LMC) pectins are low methoxyl pectins obtained from HM pectins via
physicochemical procedures.
Amidated pectins (LMA are low methoxyl pectins obtained from HM pectins through alkaline extraction.
\\ The higher the amount of soluble solids and the lower the pH, the stronger and more cohesive gels are
obtained.
\\ Depending on the type of pectin and the method of dispersion, different hardness values are obtained.
LM PECTINS
Gel hardness chart according to the type of pectin and the medium
150 (g)
Gel hardness (Bloom)
0 (g)
325 NH 95 X-58 Fruit pectin NH Acid Free Low sugar
LM pectins 15
LM
FRUIT PECTIN NH
NEUTRAL GLAZE
Dose:
Fruit pectin NH Soft nappage: 0,5-1%
Amidated Low Methoxyl (LMA) with salts and calcium Hard nappage: 1,5-2%
Custards: 1,5-2%
250 g 02180014 4u
500 g 58030000 6u
2 kg 58030002 2u
20 kg 58030031
VEGAN
Properties: It is a thickener and/or gelling agent (in the presence of calcium) specially indicated for making glossy gelling
agents. With the fruit pulp at a dose of 0,5-2% depending on the formulation and the texture required.
Use: Mix with the sugar, bring to the boil and add the acid.
Application: Suitable pH: 3,5-3,7.
Minimum 40% of added sugar + acid.
Observations: Thermoreversible between 40 and 60 °C.
Elaborations: Neutral acidic or fruit-based iced glazing, thermoreversible low sugar jellies. Custards.
NEUTRAL GLAZE
Allergens: Ingredients: – Traces:
Neutral glaze
The percentages and parts per thou-
Code Ingredient Brand g % g/kg sand are related to the total weight of
00100011 Sugar Sosa 450 44,64 446,43 the ingredients in the table.
Heat water (1) to 40 °C. Mix the pectin and the sugar. Add this mixture, little by little, stirring
constantly with a whisk. Bring to boil. Add the glucose syrup and bring to boil again. Re-
move from the heat. Combine the water (2) and citric acid and mix until combined. Add the
citric acid solution to the previous mixture out of the heat and stir again. Let rest for 24 hours
well covered with cling film in contact with the product.
Fruit Pectin NH 16
LM
FRUIT PECTIN NH
GLAZE
RASPBERRY GLAZE
Raspberry glaze
The percentages and parts per thou-
Code Ingredient Brand g % g/kg sand are related to the total weight of
the ingredients in the table.
Raspberry purée 400 21,28 212,75
Heat the water up to 40 °C. Mix pectin with sugar and add to the warm water slowly. Stir
until completely dissolved. Bring to boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add raspberry
purée, lemon juice and colouring. Let set in the fridge overnight and use at 35-40 °C.
Fruit Pectin NH 17
LM
FRUIT PECTIN NH
JELLY
RASPBERRY COMPOTE
FOR INSERTS
Combine pectin and sugar. Heat the purée at 40 ºC. Add the pectine mixture little by little
while stirring with a whisk into the purée. Bring to boil. Let simmer for about 20 seconds.
Remove from the heat. Mix citric acid and water and then add to the previous preparation.
Stir and pour into the silicon molds for cake insert. Place a circle of almond daquioise onto
and let set. Freeze.
Fruit Pectin NH 18
LM
FRUIT PECTIN NH
CUSTARD
EGGLESS
LEMON CURD
Combine the lemon juice, water and lemon zest an put them in a casserole. On the other
side, combine the dry ingredients. Pour them, little by little, into the liquids stirring constantly
until dissolved. Bring the mix to boil. Remove from the heat and cool at 45 °C. Add the
coconut oil and mix using a stick blender. Cool down down to 4 °C and keep in the fridge
for 12 hours before using.
Fruit Pectin NH 19
LM
Dose:
Acid Free pectin Flans: 0,5-0,7%
Amidated Low Methoxyl (LMA) with added calcium Custards: 1-1,2%
Jellies: 1,5-2%
500 g 58030012 6u
VEGAN
Properties: It is a thickener specially indicated for the production of dairy and fermented products.
With a dose of 0,5-2%, it produces, after storing, set or whipped dairy preparations with an improved
consistency.
Use: Mix with sugar and apply by stirring vigorously. Bring to the boil.
Application: Dairy products and those rich in calcium.
Observations: No syneresis. Thermoreversible between 40 and 60 °C.
Elaborations: Gelation of dairy products and fermented products low in fat, stabilisation of creams,
jellies without acid.
Allergens: No allergens
Combine sugar and pectin. Pour the milk and cream in a pan and heat at 40 °C. Pour little
by little the previous mixture stirring constantly with a whisk. Bring to boil and pour into the
desired molds previously filled with little of caramel at the bottom. Let set in the fridge for
about 12 hours.
Cut the vanilla pods in two and grate the seeds. Add the vanilla (pod and seeds) into the
milk and lightly heat to infuse for about 30 minutes. Strain. Add the cream. Beside combine
the sugar and the pectin and then add little by little and stirring into the milk and cream.
Bring to boil stirring constatly with a whisk. Remove from the heat, pour onto the egg yolks
and stir again to combine. Bring to the heat again and cook until 85 ºC. Remove from the
heat, and cool down at 4 ºC as fast as possible. Cover at contact and let rest in the fridge
for 12 hours. Whip until very fluffy. Use.
PISTACHIO JELLY
Pistachio jelly
The percentages and parts per thou-
Code Ingredient Brand g % g/kg sand are related to the total weight of
the ingredients in the table.
Water 200 42,55 425,53
Heat up water to 40 ºC in a sauce pan. Combine sugar and pectin, add it to the water and
boil for 30 seconds. Pour into the pistachio paste and blend using a stick blender. Pour into
the desired molds. Let set into the fridge for 10 hours and cut in cubes.
LOW SUGAR
PECTIN
LOW SUGAR JAM
Dose:
Low Sugar pectin Jams: 0,5-0,8%
Amidated Low Methoxyl (LMA) with added calcium Creamies and jellies: 1-1,3%
500 g 58030019 6u
VEGAN
Properties: It is a thickener and/or gelling agent specially indicated for making fruit based products. At a dose of
0,5 to 1,5% depending on the formulation and texture required.
Use: Apply by stirring vigorously. Bring to the boil. Add the acid.
Application: Fruits and products rich in calcium. A minimum amount of added sugar is not required.
Observations: Thermoreversible between 40 and 60 °C.
Elaborations: Low in sugar or calcium fruit jams, low in sugar or calcium fruit jellies.
Allergens: No allergens
LOW SUGAR
PEAR JAM
Combine the sugar 1 and the pectin. Heat the water and fruit puré at 40 °C. Add the pectin
and sugar mixture little by little stirring with a whisk. When the mixture reach 85 °C add
the remaining sugar and keep cooking to 101 °C. Add the neutral acid and stir. Deposit on
desired jam pots, close them up and put them upside down until completely cold. The jam
will be completely ready after 24 hours.
LOW SUGAR
PECTIN
JELLY
APRICOT COMPOTE
Apricot compote
The percentages and parts per thou-
Code Ingredient Brand g % g/kg sand are related to the total weight of
Apricot purée 900 86,76 867,55 the ingredients in the table.
Combine pectin and sugar. Heat the purée to 40 ºC. Add the pectine mixture little by little
while stirring with a whisk into the apricot. Bring to boil. Let simmer for about 20 seconds.
Remove from the heat and add the citric acid solution. Stir and pour into the silicon molds for
cake insert ( 14 cm Ø ). Place an almond dacquoise circle into and let set. Freeze.
LOW SUGAR
PECTIN
CREAMY
RED BERRIES
CREAMY
Combine pectin and sugar. Heat the purée to 40 °C. Add the pectin mixture little by little
while stirring with a whisk. Bring to boil. Let simmer for about 20 seconds. Remove from the
heat and let to cool until 60 °C. Then add the citric acid in solution with the water. Pour into
the verrines and let to set in the fridge.
NAPPAGE X58
PECTIN
GLAZE
Dose:
Pectina nappage X58 Gelled nappages: 1,3-1,5%
Amidated Low Methoxyl (LMA) with retardant salts and calcium Custards and creamies: 1-1,3%
500 g 58030018 6u
VEGAN
Properties: It is a thickener and/or gelling agent (in the presence of calcium) specially indicated for making gelled
iced nappages at a dose of 1 to 1,5% depending on the formulation and texture required.
Use: Mix with the sugar, bring to the boil.
Application: Dairy products and those rich in calcium.
Observations: Thermoreversible between 40 and 60 °C.
Elaborations: Calcic or low in sugar nappages. Custards and creamy elaborations.
Allergens: No allergens
Heat the cream and the water up 40 °C. Aside, mix the sugar and the pectin and pour to
the first elaboration like a rain way. Stir well during the process in order to dilute properly.
Bring to boil up 99 °C. Add the cocoa powder and blend. Leave it set in the fridge. Heat
up to 35 °C and glaze.
NAPPAGE X58
PECTIN
CREAMY
NUTS CREAMY
Nuts creamy
The percentages and parts per thou-
Code Ingredient Brand g % g/kg sand are related to the total weight of
Milk 150 32,43 324,32 the ingredients in the table.
Combine sugar and pectin. Besides, combine cream and milk, and heat. At 40 °C add the
mixture of sugar and pectin, little by little, while stirring constantly. Bring to boil. Remove from
the heat and pour onto nuts praliné. Mix well and put into the desired molds. Let set in the
fridge. Freeze if needed.
NAPPAGE X58
PECTIN
CREAMY
CREAMY
CHOCOLATE
Creamy chocolate
The percentages and parts per thou-
Code Ingredient Brand g % g/kg sand are related to the total weight of
00301005 Guanaja 70% dark couverture Valrhona 250 26,82 268,24 the ingredients in the table.
Combine sugar and pectin. Beside, combine cream and milk and heat. At 40 °C add little
by little the mixture of sugar and pectin while stirring constantly. Bring to boil. Remove from
the heat and pour onto the chocolate. Mix well and display into desired molds. Let set in the
fridge. If this recipe will be used as a pipable cream, it must be blended after setting.
325 NH 95 PECTIN
LOW SUGAR OR CALCIC
FRUIT JAMS
Dose:
325 NH 95 pectin Jams: 0,5-1%
Amidated Low Methoxyl (LMA) pectin Jellys and creamies: 1-1,5%
500 g 58030026 6u
VEGAN
Combine pectin and sugar. Heat the milk and coconut milk to 40 °C. Add the pectin mixture
little by little while stirring with a whisk. Bring to boil. Let simmer for about 10 seconds. Remo-
ve from the heat and fill the pots. Close them and put them upside down. Let cool.
325 NH 95 pectin 29
LM
325 NH 95 PECTIN
LOW SUGAR DAIRY
OR FRUIT BASED PRODUCTS
HAZELNUT CURD
Hazelnut curd
Code Ingredient Brand g % g/kg TheThe percentages
percentages andand parts
parts perper thou-
thou-
sand
sand areare related
related to the
to the total
total weight
weight of of
Whole milk 1000 70,57 705,72 thethe ingredients
ingredients in the
in the table.
table.
Combine pectin and sugar. Heat the milk and salt to 40 ºC. Add the pectin mixture little by
little while stirring with a whisk. Bring to boil. Let simmer for about 10 seconds. Remove from
the heat and fill the glasses. Let cool.
325 NH 95 pectin 30
PECTINS APPLICATIONS
JAMS PÂTE DE FRUIT & JELLIES GLAZE BAKERY FILLINGS CREAMY & CUSTARDS
TYPE FUSION PECTIN <60% >60% NOT ACIDIC SUSPENDED <60% >60% NOT ACIDIC NOT NUTS
FRUIT DAIRY
NUTS <60% >60% NOT ACIDIC
DAIRY
NUTS
FRUIT DAIRY
NUTS
SUGARS SUGARS pH>3,5 SOLIDS SUGARS SUGARS pH>3,5 DAIRY & CHOCOLATE & CHOCOLATE SUGARS SUGARS pH>3,8 & CHOCOLATE & CHOCOLATE
NH
ACID FREE
THERMO
LMA REVERSIBLE
(40-60 °C)
LOW SUGAR
NAPPAGE X58