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Pectin vs Lectins - What's the difference?

pectin | lectins |

As nouns the difference between pectin and lectins

is that pectin is a polysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of plants, especially of fruits; under acidic conditions it forms a gel. It is often used in processed foods, especially jellies and jams where it causes thickening (setting) while lectins is plural of lang=en.

pectin

English

Noun

(en noun) (wikipedia pectin)
  • (carbohydrate) A polysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of plants, especially of fruits; under acidic conditions it forms a gel. It is often used in processed foods, especially jellies and jams where it causes thickening (setting).
    • Apple is rich in pectin and so is often added to other fruits when making jam so it will set.

    Synonyms

    * when used as an emulsifier

    Anagrams

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    lectins

    English

    Noun

    (head)

    • Anagrams

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