Pectin is a naturally occurring substance present in all plant tissue, calcium pectin being present between the cell walls and serving as a strengthening or building agent. Pectin is a group of complex materials of very high molecular weight, which are able to form a gel in the presence of correct amounts of acidity and sugar. It is used in the manufacture of jam, jellies and candies. It is also used in glue and mucilage. It can be used to increase the foaming power of gases in water and also to glaze candied fruit. The pectin has a ready market in India at all the time. In India there are only 4-5 manufacturers. Enzo- Chem Laboratories being the chief producer. This firm is having its installed capacity of 5 tonnes. It is assumed that total production of pectin in the country is about 70-75 tonnes per year, while the production is little compared consumption, which is estimated to be around 180 tonnes per year. It will be profitable for the new entrants to invest in this project.
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