Pectin is a fiber found in most plants. It functions as the "glue" that holds the cell walls of the plant together. It is a thread-like carbohydrate. While pectin is found in almost all produce, it is ...

Pectin is the soluble fiber found in most non-woody plants, particularly apples, plums, apricots, and citrus peels or pulp. The ingredient is commonly added to foods as a thickener, especially in jams ...

Pectin, a type of fiber in the cell walls of plants, helps give plants their structure (1). Apple pectin is extracted from apples, which are some of the richest sources of fiber. Roughly 15–20% of the ...