If a recipe calls for Pectin NH can I use other pectin?

I am making this yule log for christmas which requires pectin NH for the glaze. Can I use any other normal pectin instead of the pectin NH and have the same glossy finish?

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Best Answer

No, you can't.

Different pectins set under different conditions. Some require calcium, others require a high percentage of sugar. All have their own optimal pH range.

When a recipe is optimised for one type of pectin, other types won't set properly. Normally, you cannot substitute in any direction.

The linked question from Jolenealaska's comment provides further information.

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What can I use instead of pectin NH?

There are several substitutes for pectin that are much more accessible. You can use citrus peels, tapioca, chia seeds, gelatin, cornstarch, or agar. You can even try the traditional method of slow cooking with lots more sugar. Pectin can also be made at home if you have access to plenty of green tangy apples.

What is the difference between pectin NH and pectin X58?

Pectin X58 is thermo-reversible as it is a type of NH Pectin however requires calcium in the recipe for it to activate making it ideal for products such as creams and cream-based glazes.

What does NH pectin stand for?

Pectin NH is made from amidated LM pectin and calcium phosphate. Amidated means the pectin can gel with a lower amounts of calcium. As low as 10mg of calcium can be used to gel 1 gram of pectin. LM pectin requires calcium to gel, and Pectin NH contains the calcium needed to create a gel.

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