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 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, it is ...

If you're using a recipe that calls for commercial pectin, there are several points you need to pay attention to: • Do not attempt to switch powdered pectin for liquid or liquid for powdered; the two ...

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 ...

Even experienced preservers can end up with jam or jelly that does not set up. That leaves you with two choices: Serve it as a topping for pancakes, waffles and ice cream -- or remake the preserves.

One of the hottest trends in food chemistry these days is an ingredient that has been around for generations: pectin. And chemical firms, which are increasingly keen on the high-growth food and ...