https://fearsteve.com/shopping/food-grade-gelling-and-stabilizing-agent-pectin-e440/ Pectin is a natural polysaccharide extracted mainly from citrus peels and apple pomace. It functions as a gelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener, especially effective in acidic and high-sugar food systems. Pectin is widely used in jams, jellies, fruit preparations, bakery fillings, and dairy products to improve texture, stability, and mouthfeel. Valued for its plant-based origin, pectin also supports clean-label food formulations. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 01:12:31 UTC en