It acts as a gelling agent in jams and jellies. Used in low-sugar foods, low-fat pectin-based jellies can aid digestion, increase appetite, and alleviate lead poisoning. It is a health supplement for children. The recommended dosage is 0.3%-0.8%. In orange juice with pulp and beverages containing fruit pulp, it acts as a stabilizer, solving the problems of layering and sticking to the sides of the beverage, ensuring the fruit pulp is evenly distributed and improving the taste.
