What is pectin
Pectin is a component that's naturally present in most plants, fruits especially tend to be high in pectin. The content of pectin varies from fruit to fruit, but some of them contain more of it: apples, lemons and limes and oranges. It has amazing natural gelling, thickening and stabilizing properties that help to prepare healthy and delicious food. For instance, pectin can be used as a gelling agent under proper conditions, that pectin can form a firm, transparent gel. The most well-known applications are probably fruit jam, marmalades, and related products.
To extract the pectin, manufacturers break down the fruits and cook them for a set time under acidic conditions. This sets the pectin free. In subsequent steps, the pectin is precipitated and then dried to make a pectin powder.
Pectin has been used as a healthy food ingredients over two centries. Its properties ensure that your food has a good texture, longer product shelf life and optimal organoleptic characteristics.