5 lbs Fruit PECTIN (citrus) - Jams Jellies Conserves Start Price USD 17.99 Current Price USD 17.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, August 26, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 02, 2008 Location Royal, Arkansas See more about '5 lbs Fruit PECTIN (citrus) - Jams Jellies Conserves' Description This is for 5 lbs. BULK Fruit Genu Pectin (citrus) USP/200 in 200 mesh grind, made by C.P. Kelco , a Huber Company - Product Manufactured in Denmark. The product item number is USP 200-401437 .  The packaging reads "Best if used by Feb. 2009".  Please bid with confidence as this is a high quality pectin. This pectin is a High (methyl) ester pectin, with a degree of esterification above 50%.  The material only forms a gel in systems with more than 55% sugar solids and a PH within a narrow range of 3.0.  HM pectin gels are difficult to melt down. Here is a general recipe for use: FRUIT PECTIN MIX3 3/4 Cup Fruit5 1/4 Cup Sugar3 Tablespoons Fruit PectinYields approximately 6 cupsRecipe may vary due to moisture in fruit.Note: 1 oz. = 28.35 gramsRecipes use 1/3 cup which is equals to one box of pectin. This yeilds 70 batches of jam/jelly(**this recipe was taken from a website and is only a reference) Pectin is one of the most versatile  stabilizers available. It's gelling, thickening and stabilizing attributes makes it an essential additive in the production of many foods.  Traditionally, pectin was primarily used in the production of jams and fruit jellies - industrially as well as domestically and in low as well as high sugar products.  It secures the desired textures, limits the creation of water/juice on top of the surface as well as an even distribution of fruit in the product. Pectin is a key stabilizer in many food products: Fruit applications - Jams, jellies, and desserts; Bakery fillings and toppings - Fruit preparations for dairy applications;  Dairy applications - Acidified milk and protein drinks - Yoghurts (thickening);  Confectionery - Fruit jellies - Neutral jellies; Beverages;  Nutritional and Health Products;  Pharmaceutical and Medical Applications. Please email with any questions, buyer pays $10.00 shipping in the United States, all others inquire. I do combine shipping on multiple auctions.  See my other auctions for more interesting and unusual items. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!