I've known to try and avoid pectin for a while now, but I never knew the actual amount of pectin in different things and what specifically to avoid. If this wikipedia entry is trustworthy, then it is not the sweet parts we need to watch out for,
"Typical levels of pectin in plants are (fresh weight):
apples, 1–1.5%
apricots, 1%
cherries, 0.4%
oranges, 0.5–3.5%
carrots approx. 1.4%
citrus peels, 30%
The main raw materials for pectin production are dried citrus peel or apple pomace, both by-products of juice production. Pomace from sugar beet is also used to a small extent."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pectin
It seems that it would add to a company's profits to include as much orange peel to the orange juice as possible without degrading the taste. And apple juice would probably be in the same boat.
I have been experimenting with filtering the pectin out of the OJ, as it is really the only readily available "fresh" juice you can expect to find anywhere in the US you might be traveling. But then again, if you have to filter it, is it any easier than just buying a bag of oranges and cutting them up as needed...? No refrigeration...
"Typical levels of pectin in plants are (fresh weight):
apples, 1–1.5%
apricots, 1%
cherries, 0.4%
oranges, 0.5–3.5%
carrots approx. 1.4%
citrus peels, 30%
The main raw materials for pectin production are dried citrus peel or apple pomace, both by-products of juice production. Pomace from sugar beet is also used to a small extent."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pectin
It seems that it would add to a company's profits to include as much orange peel to the orange juice as possible without degrading the taste. And apple juice would probably be in the same boat.
I have been experimenting with filtering the pectin out of the OJ, as it is really the only readily available "fresh" juice you can expect to find anywhere in the US you might be traveling. But then again, if you have to filter it, is it any easier than just buying a bag of oranges and cutting them up as needed...? No refrigeration...