Along with citrus fruits, which common pomaceous fruit is a primary commercial source of the thickener known as pectin?
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Apples
Pectin is a naturally occurring fiber found in the cell walls of plants. Apples and citrus peels are particularly high in pectin, which helps jellies and jams set when boiled with sugar.
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- Besides citrus, which pomaceous fruit is a major commercial source of the gelling agent pectin?