Kolb, is that a peculiar fermentation is set up under the influence of heat and moisture, resulting in a change of the intercellular substance - pectose or an analogue of that body - into pectin and pectic acid.
A large unknown area in pectin chemistry concerns the possible presence in vivo of covalent cross-links between pectic molecules.
They also contain pectin, which helps to reduce high blood sugar.
The apple pectin helps to regulate the digestive system and to metabolize fatty acids.
Results Soluble fiber from oat products, psyllium, pectin and guar gum lowered total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol by a small amount.