Apple Pectin and JelluTide™
Apple pectin is a plant fiber from apples that gives gummies their soft, bouncy chew.
In brief
- A fiber found in apple skin and core
- Used to make jams and gummies set
- Plant-based gelling agent
- Listed in the JelluTide other ingredients
What it is
Pectin is a soluble fiber that sits in the walls of fruit, and apples are a rich source. When pectin is heated with sugar and acid, it turns into a soft gel. That is how jam sets, and it is how many gummies get their chew.
Where it comes from
Makers pull pectin from apple pomace, the leftover skins and cores after juicing. They dry it into a powder that can be mixed into gummy batter. The JelluTide label lists apple pectin in its other ingredients line.
Why it is in JelluTide
Apple pectin gives JelluTide its texture.* The Supplement Facts panel on your JelluTide bottle lists the exact formula and amounts. Apple Pectin and Beet Root compares it with the ingredient that colors the gummy.
Worth knowing
- A soluble plant fiber
- Gels with heat, sugar and acid
- Made from apple leftovers after juicing
- Listed in the other ingredients line
Easy ways to explore it
- Read the pectin guide
- Spot pectin in a jar of jam
- Compare it with beet root powder, the color ingredient
Keeps company with
Apple pectin keeps company with:
Public sources
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary supplements, what you need to know
- FDA: How to understand the Supplement Facts label
Common questions
What does pectin do in a gummy?
It sets the gummy into a soft, chewy gel.
Is pectin plant-based?
Yes. Apple pectin comes from apples.
Where does it show on the label?
In the other ingredients line under the Supplement Facts panel.
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