Test Price:
$255 per analysis
Acceptable Matrices:
Fruit and fruit preps, fruit fibers, purified pectins
Unacceptable Matrices:
Samples with high amounts of inclusions in the Pectin
Quantitation Limit:
0.52 g/100g
Sample Size Requirements:
20 grams
Equipment:
Incubator, Spectrophotometer
Reportable Units:
g/100g
Turnaround Time:
7 – 9 Business Days
Is rush testing available?
Yes
Method Reference:
In-House method w/ K-URONIC 04/16, Megazyme
Method Description:
Samples are digested in a buffered solution with Viscozyme and pectinase. Extracts are run through the Galacuronic assay kit to quantify the pectin by the amount of galacturonic acid produced from the digestion.
Additional Information:
Inclusions in the pectin are not included in the calculation. Pectin is quantified as galacturonic acid equivalents.
Contact Us:
If you have questions about our testing services, please contact us at +1 (800) 245-5615.