Where Is the Pectin in Fruit

Pectin is a type of structural fiber found in the primary cell wall and intracellular layer of plant cells mainly in fruits, such as apples, oranges, lemons, and so on. Citrus fruit contains 0.5%–3.5% pectin which is largely present in peel portion of the fruit.

Is pectin in the skin of fruit?

Pectin, a water-soluble fiber, occurs naturally in most fruits, with the highest concentration in the peel or skin; it makes jellies gel, gives jams their spreadable consistency, and causes preserves to set.

What fruits have a lot of pectin?

High-pectin fruits Crab apples, blackcurrants, gooseberries, plums, redcurrants, cooking apples, cranberries, damsons, quince, oranges, lemons and many plums.