Pectin is a naturally occurring polysaccharides substance found in apples, lemons, oranges, berries and other fruits. Mostly, unripe fruits have more pectin compared to ripe fruits. When pectin is heated with sugar, it acts as a gelling agent, stabilizer and thickening agent in foods. Around 90% of the fruit pectin is used in the food & beverage industry followed by healthcare, personal care, cosmetics, and other packaging purpose.

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Pectin is a naturally occurring soluble fiber, structural heteropolysaccharide, which is usually found in apples, lemons, oranges, berries, and other fruits. Unripe fruits generally have more pectin than ripe fruits. Pectin is commercially manufactured as brown powder, extracted primarily from citrus fruits. Pears, apples, guavas, quince, plums, gooseberries, and citrus fruits such as oranges contain large amount of pectin, while soft fruits such as cherries, grapes, and strawberries contain ... Read more

Pectin is a naturally occurring soluble fiber, structural heteropolysaccharide, which is usually found in apples, lemons, oranges, berries, and other fruits. Unripe fruits generally have more pectin than ripe fruits. Pectin is commercially manufactured as brown powder, extracted primarily from citrus fruits. Pears, apples, guavas, quince, plums, gooseberries, and citrus fruits such as oranges contain large amount of pectin, while soft fruits such as cherries, grapes, and strawberries contain ... Read more