Description
Pectin is a polysaccharide starch that resides in vegetables and fruits. The apple dedicates up to 20% of its flesh to pectin. Apple pectin powder — a vegan alternative to powdered gelatin ? is used as a thickening agent in making jams, jellies and marmalades and to produce a clear sugary glaze for tarts and pastries.
cosmetic Apple pectin powder is used in the cosmetic industry as a stabilizer and thickener in creams, lotions, ointments, and shampoos and conditioners.
culinary Use to thicken jams, jellies, marmalades and gummy candies.
wellness Use to thicken jams, jellies, marmalades and gummy candies.
industrial Pectin is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a demulcent in cough and throat lozenges. It is also used in time-released colon-targeted medications (i.e., mesalazine) and in medical adhesives.
safety Apple pectin powder is designated as GRAS (generally recognized as safe), but there are a few known interactions. Pectin reduces the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, digoxin (Lanoxin), and lovastatin (Mevacor) unless taken 2-3 hours apart.
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