Process for producing fractionated pectin products

摘要

A process is described for producing fractionated pectin from vegetable source starting material. The process comprises a two-step extraction of the vegetable material by first contacting it with a weakly acidic solution at a temperature and for a time to sufficiently remove a non-calcium sensitive pectin (NCSP) fraction, separating the extract juice from the vegetable matter, and contacting the separated vegetable matter with a stronger acid solution at a temperature and for a time sufficient to remove a calcium sensitive pectin (CSP) fraction.