Lemon Juice & Natural Pectin

Lemon juice is the liquid extracted from lemons, a citrus fruit. Pectin is a natural carbohydrate found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables, especially apples and citrus peels. It is typically extracted from fruit pulp or peels, often using hot water and acid.

Lemon juice provides a tart, fresh flavor and acts as a natural preservative due to its acidity. Pectin is a gelling agent, commonly used to thicken jams, jellies, and fruit spreads, giving them their characteristic texture. It helps create a stable gel structure when heated with sugar and acid.

Lemon juice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Pectin is also considered GRAS by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. Both are naturally occurring substances found in fruits and are consumed in significant amounts in a normal diet. JECFA has evaluated pectin and established an acceptable daily intake. There are no significant health controversies associated with the typical consumption of lemon juice and pectin.