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pec·tic acid
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Princeton's WordNet
pectic acidnoun
a complex acid that occurs in ripe fruit and some vegetables
Wiktionary
pectic acidnoun
an acidic derivative of a carbohydrate; the active constituent of pectin
pectic acidnoun
a helical polymer of u03B1D-galacturonic acid
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Pectic acid
Pectic acid, also known as polygalacturonic acid, is a water-insoluble, transparent gelatinous acid existing in over-ripe fruit and some vegetables. It is a product of pectin degradation in plants, and is produced via the interaction between pectinase and pectin (the latter being common in the wine-making industry.) In the early stage of development of fruits, the pectic substance is a water-insoluble protopectin which is converted into pectin by the enzyme protopectinase during ripening of fruit. In over-ripe fruits, due to the presence of pectic methyl esterase enzyme, the pectin gets largely converted to pectic acid which is water-insoluble. Due to this reason both immature and over-ripe fruits are not suitable for making jelly and only ripe fruits are used.
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pectic acid
Pectic acid is a complex polysaccharide that contains galacturonic acid units and is found in most plants. It is a key component in the formation of plant cell walls and contributes to the firmness and structure of various parts of plants. Its salts, known as pectates, are often used as gelling agents in the food industry.
Wikidata
Pectic acid
Pectic acid, also known as polygalacturonic acid is a water insoluble, transparent gelatinous acid existing in ripe fruit and some vegetables. It is a product of pectin degradation in plants, and is produced via the interaction between pectinase and pectin.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pectic acid in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pectic acid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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