Pectin is a naturally occurring, plant-derived polysaccharide primarily obtained from the cell walls of fruits such as citrus fruits and apples. It is a functional hydrocolloid widely used for its gelling, thickening, stabilizing and viscosity-modifying properties.
Pharmaceutical-grade Pectin is used as a pharmaceutical excipient and formulation aid in selected oral, liquid, suspension, nutraceutical and specialty formulations. Its functional performance depends on characteristics such as degree of esterification, degree of methoxylation, molecular weight and source.
Swapnroop Pharma manufactures and supplies Pectin in India for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food and specialty formulation applications. Grades can be selected according to the intended application and applicable quality requirements.
Pectin can provide useful rheological and functional properties in pharmaceutical formulations. Depending on the grade, it may act as:
Pectin is particularly useful in oral liquid and semi-solid formulations where viscosity, suspension stability and gel formation are required. It can also be evaluated as a polymeric matrix material for selected modified-release applications.
Its natural origin and functional polysaccharide structure make it useful in formulation development involving hydrocolloid systems, oral dosage forms and nutraceutical products.
Pectin grades are commonly differentiated according to their degree of esterification and functional behavior.
High-Methoxyl Pectin (HM Pectin):
Generally forms gels under appropriate acidic and high-solids conditions.
Low-Methoxyl Pectin (LM Pectin):
Can form gels through ionic interactions, particularly in the presence of calcium ions.
The appropriate grade should be selected based on the formulation's pH, ionic environment, solids content, desired viscosity and gel characteristics.
Pectin is a complex heterogeneous polysaccharide, primarily composed of galacturonic acid units with varying degrees of methyl esterification and other associated neutral sugars.
Unlike a single small molecule, Pectin does not have one fixed molecular weight or a single fully defined molecular formula. Its chemical and functional characteristics vary according to botanical source, extraction process and grade.
It is generally supplied as a white, cream or light-colored powder and hydrates/disperses in water to produce viscous solutions or gels depending on grade and formulation conditions.
Swapnroop Pharma supplies pharmaceutical-grade Pectin to pharmaceutical manufacturers, formulation companies, nutraceutical manufacturers and other qualified customers.
Our supply can be aligned with requirements for specific pectin type, degree of esterification, viscosity, particle characteristics, packaging and batch documentation.
Pectin should be stored in tightly closed, moisture-protective packaging in a cool, dry and clean environment. Exposure to excessive moisture, heat and contamination should be avoided.
The product should be handled according to the applicable product specification and SDS.
Depending on the selected grade and customer requirements, documentation may include:
Swapnroop Pharma supplies Pectin for qualified pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, oral, liquid, suspension and specialty formulation applications in India and international markets.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | white to off-white crystalline powder |