English Dictionary

pectin

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈpɛktɪn/

名詞

可算名詞 不可算名詞

(biochemistry) 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).

日本語の意味

植物（特に果物）の細胞壁から抽出される多糖類で、酸性条件下ではゲルを形成する物質。加工食品、特にゼリーやジャムにおいて凝固・増粘剤として利用される。

When making jam, I always add a small amount of pectin to ensure it sets properly.

ジャムを作るときは、ちゃんと固まるように少量のペクチンを加えます。

意味（1）

(biochemistry) 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).

Apple is rich in pectin and so is often added to other fruits when making jam so it will set.

pectins （ plural ）