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.
Apple pectin powder is used in the cosmetic industry as a stabilizer and thickener in creams, lotions, ointments, and shampoos and conditioners. It’s used to thicken jams, jellies, marmalades and gummy candies.
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.
