Pectin is a natural structural component of the cell walls and middle lamella in all higher land plants. Chemically, it is a heteropolysaccharide, consisting primarily of galacturonic acid along with neutral sugars such as arabinose and galactose. Its linear galacturonan backbone is interspersed with rhamnose units, while varying degrees of methyl esterification produce pectins with different functional properties.
The purity and quality standards for pectins are defined by international specifications, ensuring consistency and compliance across industries. All H&F Pectins are Halal and Kosher certified, meeting global market requirements.
Product Variety to Meet Market Demands
Whether used in the food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetics industries, our diverse range of pectins delivers reliable performance and consistent results. Our core product groups include:
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Classic Pectins – Traditional pectins for a wide range of standard applications.
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Combi Pectins – Tailored blends for optimised functionality.
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Amid Pectins – Reduced syneresis and improved gel stability.
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Instant Pectins – Rapid solubility for efficient processing.
In addition to our standard portfolio, we also offer custom-made pectin solutions, developed in close collaboration with our customers to ensure optimal performance for specific formulations and processing needs.
Our Pectin portfolio
Pectin is a natural component of the cell walls and middle lamella in all higher land plants. Chemically, it is a heteropolysaccharide, composed primarily of galacturonic acid along with neutral sugars such as arabinose and galactose.
The linear galacturonan backbone of pectin is interrupted by rhamnose residues, creating a flexible structure. The galacturonic acid units can be esterified with methanol, producing pectins with varying degrees of esterification, which directly influence their gelling and functional properties.
The purity and composition of pectins are regulated according to international pectin specifications, ensuring consistency and safety across industries. All H&F Pectins are fully Halal and Kosher certified, guaranteeing suitability for global market applications.
Classic Pectin
The H&F Classic Pectin range includes high-ester, medium-ester, and low-ester pectins, offering versatility to meet diverse formulation needs. Produced from both apple and citrus sources, these pectins are precisely standardised to achieve optimal performance across a wide range of applications.
Each product is carefully tailored to meet specific functional and textural parameters, depending on its intended use. This results in a comprehensive and unmatched portfolio of pectins suited to multiple industries.
Renowned for their consistency and reliability, H&F Classic Pectins deliver proven results across the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics sectors, forming the foundation of the H&F product range.
Our Classic Pectin portfolio includes:
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Classic Apple Pectin
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Classic Citrus Pectin
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Classic Grapefruit Pectin
These natural, high-performance ingredients provide manufacturers with flexibility, stability, and quality assurance, no matter the application.
Amidated pectin - Advanced Functionality and Performance
The H&F Amid Pectin range provides a technological enhancement and alternative to our H&F Classic Pectins, offering additional versatility in formulation and performance.
H&F Amid Pectins are produced by suspending dried pectin in alcohol and then treating it with ammonia. Through this controlled process, a defined number of methyl ester groups are converted into amid groups — a modification known as amidation.
This structural change gives H&F Amid Pectins distinctive functional characteristics, including unique gel texturesand technological advantages in specific applications. These may include improved gel stability, reduced syneresis, and greater process tolerance, making them particularly valuable in formulations that require consistent performance under challenging conditions.
Combi pectin - a Synergy of Apple and Citrus Excellence
Through the combination of selected raw materials and specialised extraction conditions, H&F Combi Pectins are developed to deliver unique and optimised characteristics for specific applications.
These innovative pectins merge the best functional properties of H&F Classic Apple and Citrus Pectins, resulting in superior performance and versatility.
The distinct viscosity of apple pectins is complemented by the enhanced elasticity of citrus pectins, producing gels with high elasticity that remain smooth, spreadable, and resistant to syneresis.
This balanced functionality makes H&F Combi Pectins an excellent choice for applications where both texture stability and easy spreadability are essential — ensuring consistent quality and appealing product performance.
Instant pectin - Rapid Solubility and Reliable Performance
H&F Instant Pectins are optimised, high-performance pectins designed to deliver technological, economic, and qualitative advantages in a wide range of applications.
They are produced through a specialised agglomeration process, in which fine particles of the standardised powdered pectin are joined together to form larger granules with a porous internal structure.
This unique structure enables rapid fluid penetration, allowing for a much larger surface area to be moistened compared with traditional powdered pectins. As a result, H&F Instant Pectins disperse quickly and lump-free in cold product batches, ensuring consistent solubility and smooth processing.
The combination of fast dispersion, ease of handling, and reliable performance makes H&F Instant Pectins a preferred choice for manufacturers seeking efficiency and formulation flexibility without compromising quality.