Definition of Pectin. Meaning of Pectin. Synonyms of Pectin

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Definition of Pectin

Pectin
Pectin Pec"tin, n. [Gr. ? curdled, congealed, from ? to make fast or stiff: cf. F. pectine.] (Chem.) One of a series of carbohydrates, commonly called vegetable jelly, found very widely distributed in the vegetable kingdom, especially in ripe fleshy fruits, as apples, cranberries, etc. It is extracted as variously colored, translucent substances, which are soluble in hot water but become viscous on cooling.

Meaning of Pectin from wikipedia

- Pectin (Ancient Gr****: πηκτικός pēktikós: "congealed" and "curdled") is a heteropolysaccharide, a structural polymer contained in the primary lamella,...
- Modified citrus pectin (also known as citrus pectin, and MCP) is a modified, more digestible form of pectin. It is obtained from the peels, seeds and...
- depends on the natural pectin content of the ingredients. When making jam with low-pectin fruits like strawberries, high-pectin fruit like orange can be...
- foreign attacks by pathogens and in cell development. On the other hand, pectins are an abundant group of complex carbohydrates present in the primary cell...
- unstable. The activity of pectin methyl esterase increased the interaction between pectin and cloud proteins, which led to protein-pectin flocculation. The insoluble...
- its high pectin content, which gives a thick consistency to the marmalade. The peel of the orange imparts a bitter taste. Fruits with low pectin have it...
- Pectinesterase (EC 3.1.1.11; systematic name pectin pectylhydrolase) is a ubiquitous cell-wall-****ociated enzyme that presents several isoforms that facilitate...
- Nappage, jam glaze, pectin glaze or apricot glaze is a glazing technique used in pastry making. The glaze is used to cover fruit on a fruit tart or other...
- Pectinases are a group of enzymes that breaks down pectin, a polysaccharide found in plant cell walls, through hydrolysis, transelimination and deesterification...
- Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum (commonly known as hairbrush or Indian comb) is a columnar cactus plant native to Mexico. They can grow up to 15 m (49 ft)...