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Which of the following in a jelly/ jam is responsible for the formation of gel?

(a) Pectin

(b) Acid

(c) Water

(d) Sugar

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Asked question is from Principles of Food Concentrates-1 topic in division Principles of Food Preservation by Canning and Drying and Principles of Food Concentrates of Food Engineering

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Right option is (a) Pectin

Easy explanation: Pectin in a jelly/ jam is responsible for the formation of a gel.

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