Pectin

usgb/ˈpektɪn/
noun

A substance extracted from fruit which causes it to set and turn into a jelly or jam when heated.

To thicken the jam, they added some pectin into the mixture.
Visual representation of "pectin" - A substance extracted from fruit which causes it to set and turn into a jelly or jam when heated.

Often appears as...

  • add pectin
  • pectin gelling
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Fruit Jelling

Pectin is key for transforming fruit juices into jellies by heating.

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Strawberries alone won't jelly; you need to add pectin.
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High Pectin Sources

Fruits like apples and citrus peels are rich in pectin, ideal for jams.

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Use apple peels as a natural pectin source for your jam.
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Commercial Pectin

Pectin is often sold as a powder or liquid for home cooking uses.

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She bought liquid pectin to make her blueberry jam set properly.
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