pectin
🇺🇸
/ˈpektɪn/
🇬🇧
/ˈpektɪn/
noun
R
A natural substance found in many fruits, especially those with a high sugar content. It is used in cooking to make jams and jellies thicker and more solid.
Adding pectin to the fruit mixture helps to create a firm, spreadable jam.
translation
A natural substance found in many fruits, especially those with a high sugar content. It is used in cooking to make jams and jellies thicker and more solid.
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Plural
pectins