News|Articles|July 11, 2025

Lemon peel and pectin

Fun fact! The white inner part of the lemon peel, called the mesocarp or albedo, is a chief source of commercial grades of pectin.

The white inner part of the lemon peel, called the mesocarp or albedo, is a chief source of commercial grades of pectin.

Source: Britannica. Lemon. May 14, 2025. https://www.britannica.com/plant/lemon (Accessed 2025-07-10).

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