Pectin is a biodegradable and abundant polysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of plants, especially fruits. Previously, ...

Pectin has a new use as a photothermal material, according to a study published in Carbohydrate Polymers by Aalto researchers ...

Pectin is a fiber found in most plants. It functions as the "glue" that holds the cell walls of the plant together. It is a thread-like carbohydrate. While pectin is found in almost all produce ...

A plant cell wall is arranged in layers and contains cellulose microfibrils, hemicellulose, pectin, lignin, and soluble protein. These components are organized into three major layers: the primary ...

Want some added texture? Add calcium salts. These form cross-links with pectin molecules, making them firmer. (This is why vegetables cooked in hard water take longer to soften. The calcium ions in ...