pectin

noun

pec·tin | \ˈpek-tən

Definition of pectin

: any of various water-soluble substances that bind adjacent cell walls in plant tissues and yield a gel which is the basis of fruit jellies also : a commercial product rich in pectins

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Unpasteurized cider needs to be simmered—not boiled, or the pectins will start to set—for about 45 minutes prior to bottling. — Casey Johnston, Ars Technica, "Store-bought is not enough: My first hard cider homebrew," 22 Nov. 2018 The team is also making batteries out of pectin, a plant compound used as a gelling agent in jams and jellies. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "You Can Swallow This Battery," 24 Aug. 2016 Strain syrup into a jar and refrigerate; skim off any pectin that rises to the surface. — Anne Brockhoff, kansascity, "Distill their hearts: Why craft liquor and weddings are the hottest new pairing | The Kansas City Star," 22 May 2018 This will give you a liquid pectin that is the same concentration as Certo. — Teresa Graedon, The Seattle Times, "Replace arthritis aid with a powder rather than liquid," 17 Apr. 2018 Apples contain a fiber known as pectin, which supports healthy digestion. — Time, "Weekend Recipe: Wholesome Carrot, Apple and Oatmeal Muffins," 22 Mar. 2018 Mix the remaining ¼ cup sugar and pectin in a bowl. — San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: Rose Petal Preserves," 14 Mar. 2018 Others use additives like pectin or even flour, igniting debate in the most fervent corners of the craft-beer world. — Orr Shtuhl, New York Times, "Two Big Brewers Try to Cash In on an I.P.A. Craze," 18 Jan. 2018 Some experts recommend adding vinegar to the oil to slow the breakdown of pectin (the polysaccharide that helps a potato keep its structure intact). — Tarah Knaresboro, Popular Mechanics, "How to Make French Fries Perfectly," 2 Feb. 2015

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pectin

noun

English Language Learners Definition of pectin

: a substance in some fruits that makes fruit jellies thick when the fruit is cooked

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pectin

noun

pec·tin | \ˈpek-tən

Medical Definition of pectin

1 : any of various water-soluble substances that bind adjacent cell walls in plant tissues and yield a gel which is the basis of fruit jellies

2 : a commercial product rich in pectins and used chiefly in making jelly and other foods, in pharmaceutical products especially for the control of diarrhea, and in cosmetics