English
Noun
pectin
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1. A substance 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 jelly|jellies and jams where it causes thickening (setting).

#:Apple is rich in pectin and so is often added to other fruits when making jam so it will set.
Synonyms
E440 when used as an emulsifier

Translations
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Czech: pektin m
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• 2007-07-31 12:50 - Daniel Polansky - /* Noun */ +Czech translation

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