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04/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eating fruit every day proven to lower cholesterol: The pectin prevents it from building up

Pectin, a soluble fiber usually found in fruits, can lower cholesterol levels, according to a review of studies published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. The study review was carried out by researchers from Food Standards Australia New Zealand, and it comes in line with the thought that soluble fibers can lower blood cholesterol concentrations. […]

02/04/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Bananas for oranges: Pectin from banana peels can stabilize and preserve orange juice naturally

Certain fruits go well together and can be combined to create a delicious fruit bowl, but researchers from the Benue State University in Nigeria had something different in mind with the combining process that they have developed. The study, which appeared in the IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), looked at the possibility […]

10/06/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Pectin sources, health benefits and uses

Pectin is a beneficial substance that is found in great abundance in apples, berries and other fruits. An article posted on the Health Benefits Times website revealed that the compound was first discovered by Henri Braconnot in 1825. The substance is commonly used as a gelling agent in certain food products such as jams and jellies. Pectin, classified as a water-soluble […]

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