Monterey Club Apple Pectin Powder Used To Thicken Jams, Jellies, Creams & Lotions 113G

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.

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quick look

information at a glance

origin	China
ingredients	Apple pectin and non amidated sucrose
plant part used	Fruit
processing	Powder

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buying & keeping

general guidelines and tips

storage tips	Store in a sealed container away from direct light, moisture and heat.
appearance & aroma	Cream to light yellow without significant aroma.
flavor profile	Extremely bitter and unpalatable on its own.

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uses

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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 this vegan thickening agents to make 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  ,  (Lanoxin), and lovastati (Mevacor) unless taken 2-3 hours apart. 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, which is 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.