Rheological behavior of a high methoxyl pectin from tamarillo pulp was studied.
STW-A dispersed in water (3–8% w/w) showed liquid-like behavior.
STW-A (2–3%), at pH 3 and with 50% sucrose showed shear-thinning flow and gel-like behaviors.
STW-A in the presence of sucrose did not follow the Cox and Merz rule.
STW-A (at 2 and 3%) with sucrose formed thermostable gels (at 5–80°C and 80–5°C).