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.

Sources

Apples, plums and oranges contain much pectin, and pectin is sometimes found in yogurt, while soft fruits like cherries and strawberries contain little pectin. For commercial utilisation, pectin is extracted from shredded fruit peel or pulp by adding hot water. The pectin dissolves into the hot water, and may then be precipitated as a gel by adding ethanol.

Related Topics:
Apples - Plum - Oranges - Cherries - Strawberries

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