pectin definition by Wordo

Noun

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

).