Citrus and apple pectins
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Since March 1, 2025, Herbstreith & Fox, one of the leading producers of pectins and apples, has been directly involved in the marketing of pectins of its own production through the Italian branch Herbstreith & Fox Italy. Herbstreith is synonymous with quality products throughout the world. With many years of experience and knowledge H&F can support you in finding the product most suitable to your specific use and application.
Pectin is a natural substance contained in many plant products such as fruit and vegetables, in which it is present in a percentage that depends on both the species and the degree of ripeness.
The term pectin comes from the Greek word "pectos", which means gelatin or solidified, and is a fairly recent ingredient, although it has a long history.
Discovered about 200 years ago by the scientist Vauquelin, it was the research of Braconnot who, in 1824, made possible to isolate this gelifying substance, defining it as pectic acid. Only in 1930 Meyer and Mark discovered the chain formation of the pectin molecule and, in 1937, Schneider and Bock discovered the real composition.
The term pectin comes from the Greek word "pectos", which means gelatin or solidified, and is a fairly recent ingredient, although it has a long history.
Discovered about 200 years ago by the scientist Vauquelin, it was the research of Braconnot who, in 1824, made possible to isolate this gelifying substance, defining it as pectic acid. Only in 1930 Meyer and Mark discovered the chain formation of the pectin molecule and, in 1937, Schneider and Bock discovered the real composition.
In nature, pectin is a structural element that concretes the space between the cells, keeping them together and giving cohesion and stability to the tissues.
It is precisely its excellent freezing, stabilizing and thickening properties that, since the beginning of the twentieth century, have allowed it to be used on a large scale in the production of many food products.
It is precisely its excellent freezing, stabilizing and thickening properties that, since the beginning of the twentieth century, have allowed it to be used on a large scale in the production of many food products.
Typical applications of our pectins
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The raw materials for the production of high or low methoxy pectins, Classic or Amidated, are mainly the apple “pomace” and dried citrus peel.
Linfa is a business partner of Herbstreith & Fox and supplies standardised, Halal and Kosher certified pectins:
• High Methoxy HM Pectin
• Low Methoxy LM Pectin
• Low Methoxy Amidate Pectin AML
Pectins are used in the food industry as a gelling agent, especially in the production of jams and marmalades, fruit preparations for yogurt, for ice creams and sorbets or baked goods, candies, gelées and icing for cakes, or as a thickener for creams or desserts, and as a stabilizer for fruit drinks or fermented milk.
Linfa is a business partner of Herbstreith & Fox and supplies standardised, Halal and Kosher certified pectins:
• High Methoxy HM Pectin
• Low Methoxy LM Pectin
• Low Methoxy Amidate Pectin AML
Pectins are used in the food industry as a gelling agent, especially in the production of jams and marmalades, fruit preparations for yogurt, for ice creams and sorbets or baked goods, candies, gelées and icing for cakes, or as a thickener for creams or desserts, and as a stabilizer for fruit drinks or fermented milk.
Contacting Herbstreith & Fox Italy for the supply of LM and HM pectins
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We guarantee to our customers a complete service, efficiency and knowledge, from sourcing to delivery. We ensure targeted technical and commercial support with customized solutions based on the needs of each specific industrial reality.
We ensure the highest level of quality control from raw materials to finished products, in order to supply ingredients and products able to satisfy all the users and deliver the requested safety and functionality.
By working exclusively with suppliers who use sustainable and ethical practices to conduct their business, we have always been committed to avoiding any negative environmental and social impacts of our supply chain. None of our products is involved in deforestation of rain forest.
We ensure the highest level of quality control from raw materials to finished products, in order to supply ingredients and products able to satisfy all the users and deliver the requested safety and functionality.
By working exclusively with suppliers who use sustainable and ethical practices to conduct their business, we have always been committed to avoiding any negative environmental and social impacts of our supply chain. None of our products is involved in deforestation of rain forest.
How to contact H&F Italy to receive information about H&F pectins
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Please contact us by email ordini@herbstreith-fox.it or by telephone at the number +39 02 8239 8655.
Our offices are open Monday to Friday 09.00-13.00 / 14.00-17.30 and they are based in Milano, Viale Brenta 6.
Pectins can be sold exclusively in the Italian market.
Our offices are open Monday to Friday 09.00-13.00 / 14.00-17.30 and they are based in Milano, Viale Brenta 6.
Pectins can be sold exclusively in the Italian market.
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