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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Recent Examples on the Web Apples supply pectin, a heart-healthy soluble fiber that can help lower levels of LDL, or bad, cholesterol in the blood. — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 4 Sep. 2021 Blueberries also contain the soluble fiber pectin that helps to lower blood cholesterol levels. — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 5 July 2021 The plums have a lot of tannin and natural pectin, so the finished jam has a super smooth, velvety, silky texture that no other has. — Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2021 Following a full-body exfoliation, your body is wrapped in 24-carat gold, massaged with gold body oil, body butter, and given a pectin face mask. — Jim Dobson, Forbes, 4 May 2021 One of the things that helps a fruit to hold its shape is pectin. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 6 Apr. 2021 Apples contain pectin, a heart-healthy soluble fiber that can help lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood. — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 7 Mar. 2021 In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, pectin, butter, corn syrup and water in a pan and bring just to a boil, ensuring that all the butter is dissolved. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 29 Dec. 2020 Save the seeds for pectin and no part will have been wasted. — Ozoz Sokoh, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2020

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“Pectin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pectin. Accessed 28 Sep. 2021.

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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