| As the fruit ripens, enzymes convert this into pectin, the quantity of which reaches its maximum just before the fruit is fully ripe. |
| Apples are also rich in the soluble fibre pectin, which helps to lower blood cholesterol. |
| Some fruit, such as strawberries, brambles and cherries, have low pectin levels and so extra must be added to ensure a good set. |
| The tomato fruit cell wall is composed of protein and three major polysaccharide components, pectin, hemicelluloses and cellulose. |
| Jelly, jam and preserves are all made from fruit mixed with sugar and pectin. |
| Imagine you are making jam and have gotten to the point where you pour the steaming liquor of fruit, sugar, and pectin into the jars. |
