K krissy Well-Known Member Joined May 9, 2009 Messages 2,633 Reaction score 13 Location atlanta Jan 11, 2012 #1 i was wondering if using fruit pectin in liquid soap would thicken it up? anyone ever tried this?
B Bigmoose Well-Known Member Joined Oct 8, 2008 Messages 749 Reaction score 10 Location SW Michigan Jan 11, 2012 #2 I have tried alot of different ones but never that. Bruce
F Fragola Well-Known Member Joined Sep 2, 2011 Messages 831 Reaction score 12 Jan 12, 2012 #3 I am not sure if it won't separate, never worked with pectin. Also, this fruity stuff doesn't cause fermentation ?
I am not sure if it won't separate, never worked with pectin. Also, this fruity stuff doesn't cause fermentation ?
C carebear Well-Known Member Joined Oct 18, 2007 Messages 7,714 Reaction score 80 Jan 12, 2012 #4 i believe, and I could be wrong, that pectin thickens only in an acidic environment - and soaps are alkaline. now I'm off to google that. yes - I was right: http://books.google.com/books?id=kvUTPx ... en&f=false
i believe, and I could be wrong, that pectin thickens only in an acidic environment - and soaps are alkaline. now I'm off to google that. yes - I was right: http://books.google.com/books?id=kvUTPx ... en&f=false
K krissy Well-Known Member Joined May 9, 2009 Messages 2,633 Reaction score 13 Location atlanta Jan 12, 2012 #5 thanks carebear, i figured that someone would know. at least i didnt waste all of my pectin experimenting some more.
thanks carebear, i figured that someone would know. at least i didnt waste all of my pectin experimenting some more.