Apple Pectin
What is apple pectin? People often use apple pectin, a natural ingredient, to stabilize and thicken foods. It is a great vegan replacement for gelatin made from animals. Apple peels and cores are used to make apple pectin. Apple pectin is rich in soluble fiber, which slows down digestion, helps keep blood sugar stable, and can lower cholesterol. Soluble fiber has also demonstrated its ability to alleviate constipation issues. How to use apple pectin? For jams, use about 1/4 cup apple pectin per cup of fruit. Use 1/4 cup apple pectin for every cup of fruit juice when making jellies. After measuring the juice and pectin together, add the same quantity of sugar. Apple pectin benefits: Apple pectin, in particular, may help keep the heart healthy by making it easier for the body to use cholesterol. Cholesterol is the main building block of bile acids in the liver. By binding to bile acids in the small intestine, apple pectin lowers the amount of cholesterol in the blood. ◉ Can promote benef