Pectin vs Pectic - What's the difference?
pectin | pectic |
(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).
Of or pertaining to pectin or pectin-like substances
Relating to pectic acid or its derivatives
As a noun 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).As an adjective pectic is
of or pertaining to pectin or pectin-like substances.pectin
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Noun
(en noun) (wikipedia pectin)- Apple is rich in pectin and so is often added to other fruits when making jam so it will set.