What is pectin?

Answer by  YourMoneyAnswerGal (654)

Pectin is a natural thickener found in most fruits. In it's refined state, it is used to create jams and jellies and as a thickener. Apples are the most common source of fruit pectin. Strawberries, especially the white areas near the leaf are also rich in pectin. Cooking and boiling of the fruit releases the pectin and causes jelling.

Answer by  worker2958 (36)

Pectin is a natural component of the cell wall and the middle lamella of all higher land plants and trees.

Answer by  cookie (94)

Pectin is a thickening agent that you can buy to use to make jellies or jams among other things. This is one of the most natural thickeners available.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

Basically it is a chemical that is extracted from plat cells. It usually is extracted from citrus plants for the most part. It is commercial sold as a type of jelling agent used in making homemade jams and jellies.