Pectin in Yogurt?

[Guest guest]

It is very hard to find raw milk (but I have found raw cheese

occasionally). I have found a whole milk - cream on top - yogurt

made from cultured pasteurized organic whole milk, pectin, and

multiple organisms: s.thermophilus, l.bulgaricus, l.acidophilus,

bifidus, l.casel and l.reuteri - live active cultures. It is from

www.stonyfield.com.

Question: What is pectin? I know it is used in canning fruit and

making jelly. Does it matter that it is in yogurt? Would this yogurt

be acceptable, although not perfect? This is one of the few I have

found to contain only whole unhomogenized milk, cultures, and only

pectin added. No sugar added. The other brand I found had carrageen

and was homogenized milk.

[Guest guest]

- from http://education./search/be?lb=t & p=url%3ap%2fpectin -

" Any of a class of carbohydrates found in certain plant cell walls and

tissues. They are principally composed of a galactose derivative,

galacturonic acid. In fruits, pectin keeps the walls of adjacent cells

joined together, helping them remain firm and hold their shape. As fruits

become overripe, the pectin breaks down to simple sugars that dissolve more

readily, so the fruits become soft and lose their shape. Because it forms a

thick, gel-like solution when added in small amounts to fruit acids, sugar,

and water, pectin is used to make jellies, jams, and marmalades. Its

thickening properties also make it useful in the confectionery,

pharmaceutical, and textile industries. "

To which I add:

Pectin should be fine unless you have bowel sensitivity problems and are

trying to limit your intake of certain types of carbohydrates. If you eat

apples, berries or citrus fruits, then you eat pectin. The only concern

would be if there are significant residues in the pectin as a result of the

extraction process. In other words, it's refined. As such it might be of

concern to you depending on how picky you want to get. As a specific

chemical, however, it's a normal and ubiquitous part of the diet.

[Guest guest]

Anyone ever made raw yogurt with pectin? I just made some and apparently

used way too much pectin. It's kind of chalky and very solid, like an opaque

jello. Is pectin bad for you? If you make it, how much pectin do you use?

I'm trying to mimic a store-bought yogurt using raw yogurt. My dd won't eat

it if it's too runny.

Elaine

[Guest guest]

Elaine:

Maybe you'll just have to experiment wiht the pectin (or gelatin?) until you get

it just right?

Marie

p.s I'm thinking I may run into this with my kids too.

Re: pectin in yogurt?

Anyone ever made raw yogurt with pectin? I just made some and apparently

used way too much pectin. It's kind of chalky and very solid, like an opaque

jello. Is pectin bad for you? If you make it, how much pectin do you use?

I'm trying to mimic a store-bought yogurt using raw yogurt. My dd won't eat

it if it's too runny.

Elaine