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"Bob (this one)" > wrote:

> Arri London wrote:
>
> > "Bob (this one)" wrote:
> >
> >>Jean B. wrote:
> >>
> >>>is the pectin that was used in the mock Frappuccino starchy?
> >>
> >>Pectin is a food gum. No carbs. No starch.
> >>
> >>Pastorio
> >
> > Pectin is a polysaccharide. Polysaccharides are carbohydrates.
>
> Pectin is "soluble fiber" and, as such, is indigestible. It passes
> right through and helps sweep out the passageway. Think of it as
> nature's little whisk broom.

Kinda like psillium husk? <lol>
Not that I'd ever use that as a thickener.....

>
> I haven't had a good dose of chemistry class pedantry in days.

Kitchen chemistry? :-)

>
> Pastorio
>

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