| abstract |
A composition comprising a dry cationic pectin salt which when suspended in water swells to heat stable particles having a mean equivalent diameter greater than 100 micrometers. Food, cosmetic, superabsorbent and skin adhesive compositions containing the dry cationic pectin salt. A process for making the dry cationic pectin salt having the steps: a) converting a pectin starting material into a pectinate in a liquid medium, b) drying the pectinate, and c) selecting conditions in steps (a) and/or (b) that allow for the production of pectinate which when suspended in water swells to heat stable particles having a mean equivalent diameter greater than 100 micrometers. |