Die Pektin Spezialisten - Herbstreith & Fox

CORE EXPERTISE

The German, family-owned business Herbstreith & Fox has been producing high-quality pectins for the food and non-food industries for over 85 years. H&F manufactures highly specialised pectins for a wide range of applications, made primarily from apples and citrus fruits.

TRADITION AND MODERN KNOW-HOW

As a long-established company, we are well-known in the industry for the outstanding quality of our products, not just in Germany, but also globally. Behind our success is a coordinated team of creative employees with extensive knowledge, a high level of commitment and years of experience.

PECTIN with perfect functionality

Pectin is a natural component of the cell walls and middle lamella of all higher land plants. Pectin is suitable for all modern food concepts and supports the current trend for using natural products and ingredients.

As a universal gelling agent, thickener and stabiliser, pectin is an essential component of many different products. In the food industry, pectin is used in the production of jams, sweets, baked goods and dairy products. In the non-food sector, pectin has become noticeably more important in recent years, e.g. in the cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industries. H&F specialises in high-quality, application-based pectin varieties.

Jams, Jellies and Marmalades

End users demand high standards for their jams, marmalades and jellies. The fruit processing industry achieves the desired properties by using quality pectins: smooth gel, low synaeresis, glossy surfaces, good spreadability, even distribution of fruit, clean cut and a natural, fruit-specific flavour. Precise adjustment of the individual recipe parameters and the choice of the right H&F pectin enables the required product properties to be achieved. Choosing the right pectin allows products with reproducible properties to be manufactured.

For a sugar content of over 60% with a pH value of around 3.0, as is typical for jams, high ester H&F Classic pectins or Combi pectins at a dosage of approx. 0.2 to 0.4% are ideal, as they produce the optimal conditions for gelling.
For products with reduced sugar content, low ester H&F Classic pectins or Amid pectins should be used in combination with calcium salt.

Bake stable fruit preparations, fruit fillings and nappage

H&F Classic and Amid pectins prove how indispensable their properties are when used in baked goods.

Bake stable fruit preparations:
H&F Classic apple pectins demonstrate their strengths in this application and guarantee a high melting temperature and good shape stability during the baking process. This restricts any deformation of the fruit preparation and avoids it boiling away.

Fruit fillings for baked goods:
For industrial processing, a smooth, pumpable and paste-like consistency is essential, as dosing in the production process need to be problem-free. H&F Classic apple pectins ensure that there are no unwanted changes in the gel structure when subjected to mechanical stress, e.g. during filling.

Nappage:
(also called cake glaze) protects the fruit from drying out and gives the cake or pastry a glossy surface. The textural requirements for these products are extremely demanding and can be controlled precisely by using H&F Amid pectins which have been standardised specifically for these applications.

Confectionery, Gum and Jelly Products

Confectionery manufacturers and consumers have very specific expectations for the flavour, consistency and appearance of jelly fruits and jelly fillings. H&F Classic pectins ensure an appealing elastic texture, naturally enhance the fruit’s inherent flavour and allow a smooth, shiny cut.

Good solubility is also important for the confectionery industry, as well as the precise gelling temperature and gelling time of the pectins. Our H&F Classic pectins, as well as H&F Amid pectins and Instant pectins, have standardised gelling properties, dissolve quickly, are stable when heated and therefore facilitate a quick and efficient workflow.

There are a range of options for using pectins in other areas of confectionery: exquisite fruit rolls, delicious dessert sauces, soft fillings for chocolates and hard caramels, jelly in ‘domino cakes’, tasty coatings, chocolate teacakes, etc. The choice of pectin is mainly determined by the sensory characteristics of the products and the processing techniques involved. The H&F experts have years of experience in these product areas and will be happy to advise you.

Dairy products and alternatives

The use of pectins in dairy products is extremely varied. The various technological properties of the different H&F pectins provide the perfect starting points for achieving optimal manufacturing processes. The extensive H&F product range demands careful selection of the correct pectin, adjusted to suit the recipe and processing method.

Fruit preparations for dairy products: At H&F, standardised low ester H&F Classic pectins or Amid pectins are offered specifically for this area of application. These provide fruit preparations with the necessary rheological properties.

Acidified milk drinks: In yoghurt drinks, high ester H&F Classic citrus pectins, apple pectins or Instant pectins protect the protein at a low pH value against heat denaturation during heat treatment. This prevents sedimentation and flocculation. A stable product with optimal sensory properties is guaranteed, with no loss of quality, even when stored for an extended period of time.

Yoghurt, milk-based desserts: Special H&F Classic pectins or Amid pectins improve the yoghurt’s texture, reduce whey synaeresis and give acidified milk products and milk-based desserts the desired texture.

Drinks and sorbets/ice cream

H&F offers exactly the right range of pectins for the optimal development and production of drinks, as well as for use in frozen products like sorbets and ice cream.

Drinks:
Pectins are particularly suitable for use in the production of non-alcoholic soft drinks, as they have properties which stabilise cloudiness and increase viscosity. They are classed as soluble fibre and are therefore a valuable element in the human diet.

Sorbets / ice cream:
In sorbets, water ice or ice cream, H&F Classic pectins, Combi pectins or Instants pectins help the ice crystals to remain small during freezing. They also have a positive impact on the melting properties and palate fullness.

Gelling sugar, gelling powder and liquid gelling agents
For household applications

Extremely flexible, universal gelling agents are needed for the home production of fruit spreads, jams, marmalades and jellies, of which there are an infinite number of varieties and virtually no limit to the different methods of preparation. Recipes are only fixed in terms of cooking time and the proportion of fruit to added sugar. Depending on the gelling system, this ranges mainly between 1:1 and 4:1. The type of fruit and other added ingredients, such as flower petals, spices, essences, alcoholic drinks, etc., can be chosen freely, according to taste and seasonality.

Gelling powders and liquid gelling agents are available, for which the sugar, sugar substitute or sweeteners are added separately. A key area of application for pectins is in gelling sugars which already contain the required quantity of sugar.

For gelling agents using a formula of 1:1, high ester H&F Classic apple pectins are used. By choosing the correct Classic apple pectin, the texture can be varied between having a firm gel and being easily spreadable.

The gelling systems with reduced sugar content contain H&F Amid pectins, which are characterised by their extremely tolerant gelling properties and low synaeresis.

Delicatessen products, sauces and ketchups

Certain pectin varieties are tailored specifically for the production of delicatessen products and they can be adapted perfectly to suit recipes and processes. Please contact our experienced H&F team to arrange an individual consultation.

The flow characteristics of dips, chutneys and barbecue sauces can also be influenced by using pectin.

Additional applications in the food and non-food sectors

Dietary, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products:
By researching and exploiting the natural properties of pectins, increasingly sophisticated applications are being made possible. Nutritional supplements, dietary products, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics are compelling examples of this.

Special apple pectins are used for nutritional purposes. As soluble fibres, they are able to slow down the rise in blood sugar levels and reduce cholesterol.
Drugs are encapsulated in a film of pectin to help protect the stomach lining and to ensure a slow and even release of the active ingredients into the bloodstream. Classic pectins demonstrate their haemostatic and healing properties when used in ointments.
In the cosmetics industry, pectin is also used as a natural, plant-based agent for adding structure to pastes, ointments, oils and creams. In deodorants and toothpastes, pectin coats special flavourings and it is also used to stabilise and thicken hair tonics, body lotions and shampoos.

Various pectins are available at H&F for this application. Please read the article "Nonfood Uses of Pectin".

H&F Classic Pectin

Universal range with standardisation

H&F Classic pectins are produced from apples and citrus fruits. Classic pectins are standardised, based on various parameters and according to the application of the respective end product, resulting in a wide range of different products.

These universal Classic pectins achieve reliable results in all applications used by food producers, as well as those in the pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries. They are the core products in the H&F range.

H&F Amid Pectin

Technological supplement and alternative

The range of H&F Amid pectins serve as appropriate technological supplements and specialist alternatives to H&F Classic pectins.

H&F Amid pectins are produced by suspending the dried pectin in alcohol and treating it with ammonia. This process modifies a defined number of methyl ester groups into amide groups (amidation).

The special properties of the H&F Amid pectins result in different gel textures and offer technological benefits in certain areas.

H&F Instant Pectin

Technologically optimized pectins

H&F Instant pectins are technologically optimised pectins which provide the user with technological, economic and qualitative benefits.

H&F pectins are produced via an agglomeration process, in which small particles of the powdered, standardised products are joined to form larger particles. This causes the individual pectin particles to have a porous structure. The space created within the pectin granules allows liquids to permeate them quickly and to moisten a much larger surface in comparison to traditional pectins. This enables them to disperse lump-free in a cold product preparation and achieve reliable solubility.

H&F Combi Pectin

Pectins for specific applications

By mixing different raw materials and using special extraction conditions, H&F Combi pectins have very unique and beneficial properties for extremely specific applications.
The gels resulting from these pectins combine the benefits of the classic H&F apple and citrus pectins: the distinctive viscous properties of the apple pectins are supplemented with the higher elasticity of the citrus pectins. This allows pectins to be supplied which form gels demonstrating higher elasticity and which are also spreadable and show little synaeresis at the same time.

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Jams

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Dairy products and alternatives

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Delicatessen sauces and ketchup

Additional applications

Perfect baking results with apple pectins

Special expertise in sugar reduced jams

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Jams, Jellies and Marmalades

Bake stable fruit preparations, fruit fillings and nappage

Confectionery, Gum and Jelly Products

Dairy products and alternatives

Drinks and sorbets/ice cream

Gelling sugar, gelling powder and liquid gelling agents
For household applications

Delicatessen products, sauces and ketchups

Additional applications in the food and non-food sectors

H&F Classic Pectin

Universal range with standardisation

H&F Amid Pectin

Technological supplement and alternative

H&F Instant Pectin

Technologically optimized pectins

H&F Combi Pectin

Pectins for specific applications

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Career

Pectin competence

Client area

Jams

Bakery goods

Confectionery

Dairy products and alternatives

Beverages and sorbets

Gelling sugar, gelling powder and liquid gelling agents

Delicatessen sauces and ketchup

Additional applications

Perfect baking results with apple pectins

Special expertise in sugar reduced jams

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FURTHER LEGAL INFORMATION

CONTENTS

CONTACT

SOCIAL MEDIA

Jams, Jellies and Marmalades

Bake stable fruit preparations, fruit fillings and nappage

Confectionery, Gum and Jelly Products

Dairy products and alternatives

Drinks and sorbets/ice cream

Gelling sugar, gelling powder and liquid gelling agentsFor household applications

Delicatessen products, sauces and ketchups

Additional applications in the food and non-food sectors

H&F Classic Pectin

Universal range with standardisation

H&F Amid Pectin

Technological supplement and alternative

H&F Instant Pectin

Technologically optimized pectins

H&F Combi Pectin

Pectins for specific applications

Gelling sugar, gelling powder and liquid gelling agents
For household applications