CP Kelco Sponsors First-Ever Pectin Symposium.ATLANTA -- CP Kelco, the leading global producer of pectin pectin, any of a group of white, amorphous, complex carbohydrates that occur in ripe fruits and certain vegetables. Fruits rich in pectin are the peach, apple, currant, and plum. Protopectin, present in unripe fruits, is converted to pectin as the fruit ripens. , emphasized its commitment to pursuing innovative new products and applications by hosting its first Global Seminar on New Pectin Platforms. The ground-breaking symposium was held May 8-11 in Soerup Herregaard, Denmark. CP Kelco scientists and researchers from many different locations, together with some of the world's leading academic and industry experts, explored the latest findings in pectin research and analyzed long-term market and demographic projections impacting future customer needs and related applications. Industry participants represented leading innovators in personal care, food and nutrition Food and Nutrition See also cheese; dining; milk. accubation Rare. the act or habit of reclining at meals. alimentology Medicine. thescience of nutrition. allotriophagy Pathology. , and pharmacy devices. Also participating were widely recognized researchers from Wageningen University It is based in the Dutch city of Wageningen. Wageningen University Wageningen University was established in 1918 and was the successor of the Agricultural School founded in 1876. , The Netherlands; Institute of Food Research, Norwich, UK; and the Department of Pharmacognosy pharmacognosy /phar·ma·cog·no·sy/ (fahr?mah-kog´nah-se) the branch of pharmacology dealing with natural drugs and their constituents. phar·ma·cog·no·sy n. , University of Norway, Oslo. Didier Viala, Director, Business Development, says that CP Kelco experts at the conference generated a portfolio of high-potential ideas for new product development that the company will explore in the coming months. "CP Kelco has a long tradition of innovation. This seminar illustrates our commitment to leadership in finding new uses for pectin to meet our customers' needs." John Lapre, responsible for pectin research, echoes Viala's comments. "We anticipate numerous opportunities from new technology platforms, as well as the potential applications related to pectin's dual functionalities such as improving both nutrition and texture. Applications for pectin beyond food are also exciting." Pectin is a purified carbohydrate product obtained by aqueous extraction of appropriate edible plant material - usually citrus fruits or apples. It is used in a variety of applications, including food, beverages, fat replacement, pharmaceutical and personal care. About CP Kelco CP Kelco is a leading global producer of specialty hydrocolloids, with more than 2,000 customers in over 100 countries and facilities in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Owned by J.M. Huber Corporation, CP Kelco produces xanthan gum xan·than gum n. A natural gum of high molecular weight produced by culture fermentation of glucose and used as a stabilizer in commercial food preparation. , pectin, carrageenan car·ra·geen·an or car·ra·geen·in n. Any of a group of closely related colloids derived from several red algae, widely used as a thickening, stabilizing, emulsifying, or suspending agent in pharmaceuticals. and carboxymethlyl cellulose (CMC (Common Messaging Calls) A programming interface specified by the XAPIA as the standard messaging API for X.400 and other messaging systems. CMC is intended to provide a common API for applications that want to become mail enabled. 1. ), the most widely-used cellulose ether in the world. For more information see www.cpkelco.com. About J.M. Huber Corporation J.M. Huber Corporation, headquartered in Edison, NJ, is a diversified, multinational supplier of engineered materials, natural resources and technology-based services to customers spanning many industries from paper and energy to plastics and construction. With announced sales exceeding $2-billion, J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest family-owned companies in the United States. The company offers total solutions in hydrocolloids, inorganic chemistry inorganic chemistry, the study of all the elements and their compounds with the exception of carbon and its compounds, which fall under the category of organic chemistry. , engineered wood composites and other specialties. For more information, see www.huber.com. |
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