noun Descargar 🔗Compartir Pectina A polysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of plants, especially of fruits; under acidic conditions it forms a gel. It is often used in processed foods, especially jellies and jams where it causes thickening (setting). Examples : "Apple is rich in pectin and so is often added to other fruits when making jam so it will set." La manzana es rica en pectina y, por lo tanto, a menudo se agrega a otras frutas al hacer mermelada para que cuaje. substance chemistry food fruit biochemistry plant science Chat con IAJuego de vocabularioPracticar lectura