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The main use of Pectin is in food manufacturing both for home cooks and in commercial applications. It is used as a thickening agent like gelatin, and is well known for its use in jams, jellies and preserve making. It is also used to stabilize yoghurt and flavoured milk drinks. You may not be aware that Pectin is also a popular health supplement used with the aim of bulking stool to reduce and treat constipation, balance blood sugar, lower cholesterol levels, promote healthy weight, and ba …

This delicious jam is sweet but tart at the same time. The hibiscus highlights and enhances the flavour of the strawberries. Perfect for toast, scones, or even add on top of ice-cream! How did this recipe come to be?Somehow I had never made jam before! I saw a recipe where Hibiscus and Strawberry were combined to make a jam, and since we have lots of Hibiscus options available, I just had to have a play in the kitchen. The original recipe I saw did not use Pectin, it was tricky to foll …