Etymology:
Pectin is a natural complex polysaccharide found in the cell walls of plants, primarily in fruits and vegetables. It is a gelatinous substance that gives jams, jellies, and other food products their characteristic texture.
Pectin was first discovered in 1790 by the French chemist Nicolas Vauquelin, who isolated it from apples. It was subsequently found in a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, including:
Commercial production of pectin began in the late 1800s. Today, pectin is widely used in the food industry as a thickening agent and gelling agent.
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