Apple Pectin

Apple Pectin Powder 4oz / Solgar Ref: SO/E120
100% Pure Apple Pectin Powder
A Natural, High Methoxyl Dietary Source of Soluble Fibre

SUITABLE FOR VEGANS

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: As a food supplement for adults, mix one quarter (1/4) teaspoonful in 225ml (8 fl.oz). of water or juice or may be sprinkled on cereal or incorporated in gravies or sauces, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Each 1/4-teaspoon provides approximately:

100% High Methoxy Apple Pectin Powder 1000mg (1 gram)
No excipients.

Sugar, salt and starch free.

Weight: 4oz
Price: £11.99

Apple Pectin
Apple pectin and pectin in general is classified as a soluble fibre. It has a gel-forming effect when mixed with water. Since it is a dietary fibre, Apple Pectin is helpful in maintaining good digestive health. Peaches, apples, currants, and plums are all fruits rich in Pectin.
The amount of pectin in the fruit depends partly on how ripe the fruit is. If the fruit is unripe, it has what is called Protopectin, which is converted into Pectin as the fruit ripens. When put in water, Pectin forms a colloidal solution, and gels on cooling. If the fruit is overripe, the Pectin becomes pectic acid, which does not form jelly with sugar solutions. If the fruit is just right and the acidity is optimum and the amount of Pectin is sufficient, the fruit can be cooked with the right amount of sugar and be made into jams and jellies.
The food industry uses pectin as a gelling agent. It is mainly used in fruit based foods such as jams and jellies. It does have some pharmaceutical applications too. Chemically, Pectin is a linear polysaccharide.
Since Apple Pectin is an indigestible, soluble fibre, it is a general intestinal regulator. Many studies have been done on Apple Pectin and the results are promising. One study shows that it acts as an antioxidant. Some researchers think that people should drink apple juice if their meal consisted of fatty foods.
Apple Pectin cleanses the intestinal tract with its soluble and insoluble fibres, helping to maintain an intestinal balance.
Apple Pectin may also be used to remove unwanted metals and toxins.
Just about anyone could benefit from supplementing Apple Pectin. However, because it is not an essential nutrient, true deficiencies do not occur. One might want consult their professional health care provider before supplementing Apple Pectin into their diet.
There is still more studies that need to be done and no typical dose for Apple Pectin supplements have been set yet. Plenty of fluid should be consumed when supplementing with Apple Pectin. If you are going to supplement Apple Pectin into your diet, follow the directions on the container.
Apple Pectin may cause a decrease in the absorption of minerals such as zinc, copper, iron, calcium and magnesium if used at the same time. It may also cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as flatulence, cramps, gas and diarrhoea. Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid supplementing Apple Pectin unless otherwise directed by their professional health care provider.

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