Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An explainer on pectin — found in citrus peels and membranes — and why it's crucial to getting the proper set in marmalade.

Pectin, a type of fiber in the cell walls of plants, helps give plants their structure (1). Apple pectin is extracted from apples, which are some of the richest sources of fiber. Roughly 15–20% of the ...

Pectin is a naturally occurring thickener and stabilizer, helping jams, jellies, and fruit preserves set. Scientifically speaking, it’s a soluble fiber (a.k.a. a type of polysaccharide) found in the ...

Modified citrus pectin (MCP) usually comes in powder form. Some say it may lower cholesterol and help fight against prostate cancer and other cancers. Natural pectin is a sugary carbohydrate found in ...

Pectin is a fiber found in most plants. It functions as the "glue" that holds the cell walls of the plant together. It is a thread-like carbohydrate. While pectin is found in almost all produce, it is ...

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An explainer on pectin — found in citrus peels and membranes — and why it's crucial to getting the proper set in marmalade. (Christina House/Los Angeles Times) This story is a component of the feature ...

This story is a component of the feature “Seasons of Preserves: Citrus Marmalade,” which is part of a four-part series on preserving fruit at home called “L.A. in a Jar.” If you know even the ...