Pectin is the gelling agent behind your favorite jar of jam. Learn how to harness its powers to achieve thick, glossy jams, jellies, or preserves.

What is pectin? "[Pectin] is what gives a jam its thickness, and a jelly or marmalade its jelly-like consistency," explains Jessica Koslow, author of The Sqirl Jam Book.

Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Pectin is a dietary soluble fiber found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables. It is a type of carbohydrate called a non-starch polysaccharide that ...

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 ...

8 foods high in pectin that are great for your gut. Pro tip: You don’t need to turn to a supplement to get your daily dose of this fiber. “The best way to eat more pectin is through natural ...

Pectin is the soluble fiber found in most non-woody plants, particularly apples, plums, apricots, and citrus peels or pulp. The ingredient is commonly added to foods as a thickener, especially in ...

Modified citrus pectin (MCP) Modified citrus pectin (MCP) is an alternative therapy. There is not enough scientific evidence to say that pectin can treat cancer. Summary. Pectin is a naturally ...

Unlike most fruit preserves, marmalade does not require added pectin, as it is naturally occurring in the citrus rinds. Like jam, marmalade must contain 65 percent soluble solids.