What is the Gelling Agent Pectin?

Question

I was looking at the back of a box of chocolates to see if it was sutiable for vegeterians, and it said it contained "The gelling agent Peictin" what is it, and is it sutiable for vegeterians?

Answer 1

The first person is correct, I ama former chef and if it is used in the chocolate making process it acts as a preservative, and in filled chocolates like cordial or creams with fruit it thickens the syrup or cream/fondant filling to maintain a consistency so when you bite in it does not run out or dry up.



And it is derived from the skins and reduced juices and then dehydrated, you find it in the aisle were they sell spice or sugar, and also is under the brand name of "Certo" and can be a liquid or powder, and it can be substituted with powdered citric acid or ascorbic acid, found in drug stores.

Answer 2

Pectin Gelling Agent

Answer 3

Gelling Agent Pectin

Answer 4

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Pectin is Vegetarian (and Vegan) friendly.

Answer 5

Yes, it is an enzyme that occurs naturally in some fruits such as apples and lemons. If you are making jam (jelly in the States) you add it to help the jam set if you are using fruit that doesn't contain its own pectin.