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Pectin Thesaurus

(biochemistry) 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).

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Related dictionary entries include kaolin, pectine, pectinase, pectinose, pectinesterase, pectose.

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