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Pectin

Meaning in culinary arts & cooking, with examples

nounCommon term

In culinary arts & cooking, pectin means: A plant-derived substance used to help fruit preparations thicken or form a gel.

In Turkish: pektin

How it is used

Different pectins suit different formulations; the term alone does not specify a method.

Example sentences

  1. Pectin helped the fruit filling hold a clean edge.

    The ingredient gives structure to the fruit preparation.

  2. The jam recipe specifies which pectin to use.

    The formulation requires a particular type of gelling ingredient.

Common collocations

  • fruit pectin
  • pectin gel
  • ingredientOne of the foods or other items, such as flour, oil or salt, that are combined to make a particular dish.
  • pastry chefA chef who specialises in desserts, pastries, breads and other baked goods and usually runs the pastry section of a kitchen. Also called a pâtissier.

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