Jam and jelly making: Helps fruit jams and jellies thicken and achieve a firm, spreadable consistency.
Fruit fillings: Thickens fruit fillings for cakes, pastries, doughnuts and pies.
Gummy sweets: Helps give certain fruit gummies their chewy, gel-like texture.
Marmalade production: Helps orange and other citrus marmalades set properly.
Fruit sauces: Improves the thickness and consistency of fruit sauces and toppings.
Confectionery: Used in making fruit jellies, pastilles and other sweets.
Yoghurt and dairy products: Some formulations use pectin to improve texture and stability.