Pectins are the carbohydrates and fibers extracted from the fruits, vegetables, and seeds found in all primary cell walls of all seed bearing plants. The pectins are also used in the medical industry, due to its properties of thickening and stabilizing, absorbing moisture, increasing volume, thus being able to increase the shelf-life of products. Owing to its properties, pectins are added to medicines, baked goods, and dairy product.
