Pectins

Raw materials

Pectin is present in all higher plants, but is mainly extracted from apple pomace and citrus peel.

Apple pomace

  • France (mainly Brittany and Normandy)
  • Northern Europe
  • Central Europe

Citrus peel (lemon, lime, orange)

  • U.S.A.: California, Florida
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Mediterranean basin

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