pectic acid
noun
: any of various water-insoluble substances formed by hydrolyzing the methyl ester groups of pectins
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Typically, under-ripe fruits have more pectin because fruit enzymes convert it to pectic acid during the ripening process [5].
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Catherine Hu, Discover Magazine, 4 Aug. 2015
Catherine Hu, Discover Magazine, 4 Aug. 2015
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“Pectic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pectic%20acid. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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