: any of various water-soluble substances that bind adjacent cell walls in plant tissues and yield a gel which is the basis of fruit jellies
also
: a commercial product rich in pectins
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The latter two are collected into patties that, after being dried in the relentless sun, make natural pectin for saguaro jam.
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Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Some popular natural laxatives include: Prunes and prune juice: These contain sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) and pectin (a type of dietary fiber).
—Robert Burakoff, Health, 1 June 2025
Turn off the heat, add the pectin, and stir until dissolved, about 30 seconds.
—Adam and Toby Diltz, Saveur, 1 May 2025
Ingredients like aloe vera and apple pectin also cushion and soothe the digestive tract to help ensure a comfortable detox without the cramping and upset.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 30 June 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Some popular natural laxatives include: Prunes and prune juice: These contain sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) and pectin (a type of dietary fiber).
—Robert Burakoff, Health, 1 June 2025
Turn off the heat, add the pectin, and stir until dissolved, about 30 seconds.
—Adam and Toby Diltz, Saveur, 1 May 2025
Ingredients like aloe vera and apple pectin also cushion and soothe the digestive tract to help ensure a comfortable detox without the cramping and upset.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for pectin
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“Pectin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pectin. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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pectin
noun
pec·tin
ˈpek-tən 
: any of various substances in plant tissues that dissolve in water and produce a gel which is the basis of fruit jellies
also
: a commercial product rich in pectins
Medical Definition
pectin
noun
pec·tin
ˈpek-tən
1
: any of various water-soluble substances that bind adjacent cell walls in plant tissues and yield a gel which is the basis of fruit jellies
2
: a commercial product rich in pectins and used chiefly in making jelly and other foods, in pharmaceutical products especially for the control of diarrhea, and in cosmetics
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