Pectin

Pectin is a heterosaccharide derived from the cell wall of plants. Pectins are variable in their chain lengths; complexity; and the order of each of the monosaccharide units.

Related Topics:
Heterosaccharide - Cell wall - Plant - Monosaccharide

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Under acidic conditions, pectin forms a gel, and it can be used as an edible thickening agent in processed foods. This effect is used for making jams and jellies.

Related Topics:
Acid - Gel - Thickening agent - Jam - Jellies

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