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Pectin is a naturally occurring thickener and stabilizer, helping jams, jellies, and fruit preserves set. Scientifically speaking, it’s a soluble fiber (a.k.a. a type of polysaccharide) found in the ...

Pectin is a fiber found in fruits and vegetables like apples and citrus. Pectin can help with digestion and lower cholesterol levels. Eating pectin-rich fruits may cause gas, bloating, and abdominal ...

This story is a component of the feature “Seasons of Preserves: Berry Jelly,” which is part of a four-part series on preserving fruit at home called “L.A. in a Jar.” As RuPaul sings in the 2012 song ...

Summer might be over, but that doesn't mean we can't still jam. As we welcome fall with open arms and a closet full of chunky sweaters, we also get to usher in the opportunity to smear apple jelly on ...

Modified citrus pectin (MCP) usually comes in powder form. Some say it may lower cholesterol and help fight against prostate cancer and other cancers. Natural pectin is a sugary carbohydrate found in ...

Pectin is a complex cell wall polysaccharide. It plays an important role in modulating cell adhesion, cell morphogenesis and growth. Although several genes involved in pectin biosynthesis have been ...

This story is a component of the feature “Seasons of Preserves: Citrus Marmalade,” which is part of a four-part series on preserving fruit at home called “L.A. in a Jar.” If you know even the ...