Apple Fibers
| Color | caramel |
|---|---|
| Form | powder |
| Odor | dried apple |
| Water-holding capacity | approx. 1:6. |
| Solubility | approx. 19 - 20%. |
| Particle size | 125 µm, 200 µm, 300 µm % |
| Dietary fiber | 60,0 - 76,0 % |
| - of which insoluble fiber | 30,0 - 43,0 % |
| Native pectin in dry matter | 10,0 - 13,0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 6,0 - 25,0 % |
| - of which sugars | 3,0 - 18,0 % |
| Protein | 6,1 - 9,5 % |
| Fat | 0,9 - 3,0 % |
| Ash | max 3,0 % |
| Moisture | max 10 % |
| Patulin | max 5 ppb |
| pH of 7% solution at 25 0C | 3,2 - 4,5 |
| Caloric value per 100g | 1082/262 kJ/kcal |
| Lead | max 0,5 ppm |
| Arsenic | max 0,2 ppm |
| Cadmium | max 0,1 ppm |
| Mercury | max 0,1 ppm |
| Viscosity (7% solution at 25 0C) | 4.000 - 4.500 mPa*s |
| Swelling index | approx. 21 ml/g |
| Water absorption | approx. 1 to 7 |
| Oil absorption | approx. 1 to 2,8 |
| Prebiotic index | 1,0 vs. Inulin 0,3 PI48h Lactobacillus |
| PI48h Bifidobacterium | 1,4 vs. Inulin 0,2 |
| Total aerobic bacteria count | max 5 000 cfu/g |
| Yeasts and molds | max 500 cfu/g |
| E. coli | absent ( /25g) |
| Salmonella | absent ( /25g) |
| Form | Powder |
Apple Fiber AF-76M is a free-flowing powder with a caramel color and the aroma of dried apple. It contains natural pectin, has a low caloric value, is gluten-free, and enables sugar and fat reduction in recipes. Technological benefits Does not settle out in solutions, heat-stable, effective across all pH conditions and a wide temperature range, suitable for high-fat products and dairy products, contains no salt, supports fat and sugar reduction.
Food industry, pharmaceuticals (recommended 3–8% in baking, up to 100% in supplements). Packaging Paper bags of 15 kg, collective pallet of 450 kg. Intended for food contact and compliant with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 10/2011. Storage Protect from sunlight. Storage rooms should be dry, clean and ventilated, suitable for storing raw materials and foodstuffs.
