pectate
/ˈpɛkteɪt/
noun
- A salt or ester of pectic acid, found in plant cell walls and used in food and industrial products.
- The plant's cell walls contain pectate, which gives them structure.
- Researchers are exploring pectate as a biodegradable packaging material.
- Pectate is often used as a gelling agent in jams and jellies.