Definitions for "pectin"
Keywords:  jam, jelly, ripe, pectic, jell
One of a series of carbohydrates, commonly called vegetable jelly, found very widely distributed in the vegetable kingdom, especially in ripe fleshy fruits, as apples, cranberries, etc. It is extracted as variously colored, translucent substances, which are soluble in hot water but become viscous on cooling. It is commonly used in making fruit jelllies.
A natural gelling agent found in ripe fruit. Pectin is an important ingredient in making jams and jellies. Some fruits have high pectin levels (e.g., citrus fruit, blackberries, apples and red currants) but others are low in pectin (e.g., strawberries) so lemon juice is added to strawberry jam to help the set.
Obtained from the cell walls of plants, the peel of citrus and the crushed pulp of apples. Used as a thickening agent in natural cosmetics.
Stuff found in various berry-type things that causes hazey effects in wine. As this is dreadfully un-aesthetic, one adds pectolytic enzyme to rid oneself of it.
Enlarged or elongate scales present on the ventral surface of the first antennal segment or scape. See also eyecap.
a naturally occurring form of fiber, which helps control blood cholesterol levels, maintain balanced blood sugar, and detoxify the colon.
Keywords:  comb, teeth, finely, bearing, divided
referring to a comb, having teeth, finely-divided ("pectinifera" ="comb-bearing") ("pectinatus")