what is pectin?.....
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Pectin is a structural acidic heteropolysaccharide contained in the primary and middle lamella cell walls of terrestrial plants. Its main component is galacturonic acid, a sugar acid derived from galactose. It was first isolated and described in 1825 by Henri Braconnot.
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a soluble gelatinous polysaccharide which is present in ripe fruits and is used as a setting agent in jams and jellies.
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