Pectin is a soluble fiber (polysaccharide) found in fruits. It is used as a thickener in cooking and baking. It is also sometimes used to make medicine. Pectin binds substances in the intestines and adds bulk to the stools.
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Pectin is a carbohydrate found in fruits, and is particularly rich in the rind of citrus fruits and in apples. It is a gelling agent and contributes to the ...
Amount Per 1 package (1.75 oz) (50 g) | |
Calories 163 | |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0.2 g | 0% |
Saturated fat 0 g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
Sodium 100 mg | 4% |
Potassium 4 mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 45 g | 15% |
Dietary fiber 4.3 g | 17% |
Protein 0.2 g | 0% |
Vitamin C | 0% |
Calcium | 0% |
Iron | 7% |
Vitamin B6 | 0% |
Cobalamin | 0% |
Magnesium | 0% |
Sep 6, 2023 · Pectin is a soluble fiber found in most plants. It is most abundant in: Apples; Plums; The peel and pulp of citrus fruits.