In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who found an alternative to the topical antibiotic they're allergic to.

Pectin is a naturally occurring thickener and stabilizer, helping jams, jellies, and fruit preserves set. Scientifically speaking, it’s a soluble fiber (a.k.a. a type of polysaccharide) found in the ...

One of the hottest trends in food chemistry these days is an ingredient that has been around for generations: pectin. And chemical firms, which are increasingly keen on the high-growth food and ...

KEY LARGO, Fla., Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Remedy's Nutrition, a trusted dietary supplement company since 1972 and a leader in small-batch herbal formulations, announced the launch of its ...

Summer might be over, but that doesn't mean we can't still jam. As we welcome fall with open arms and a closet full of chunky sweaters, we also get to usher in the opportunity to smear apple jelly on ...

Pectin is a fiber found in fruits and vegetables like apples and citrus. Pectin can help with digestion and lower cholesterol levels. Eating pectin-rich fruits may cause gas, bloating, and abdominal ...

KANSAS CITY — Food and beverage formulators cannot seem to get enough pectin. The ingredient may serve as a thickener, a suspending agent or a gelling agent in such applications as ice cream, ...