An apple a day keeps the doctor away largely because it is one of the richest sources of pectins on the planet. With Olive Nation carries the high quality Apple Pectin extract you can add the health benefits of apples to drinks, smoothies, jellies, and more. Apple pectins are extracted from pressed apples and often used by themselves as a health supplement. Small quantity units of apple pectin can usually be found in health food and vitamin stores. People find that adding doses of apple pectins to their daily supplement regimen is useful for many reasons. High in fiber, pectins are taken by individuals with dietary and stomach issues to promote healthy digestion. Pectins are also antioxidants, which have numerous additional health benefits. Antioxidants are believed to be a super food when it comes to preventing the growth of cancer cells. Many food companies have begun adding various types of antioxidants to their products to make them healthier, however these processed foods lack the same potency as pure supplements like apple pectin extract. Some people also use apple pectins as antioxidants to manage symptoms of diabetes and high cholesterol. These antioxidants are believed to have wide variety of benefits for the human body. There is more to Olive Nation’s Apple Pectin Extract than its super food status. Aside from its health benefits, apple pectins are a perfect setting agent for jam products. If canning is your passion, having apple pectins in your pantry stock is essential for making homemade jams and jellies. You can even add apple pectins to your beauty products. Use it in shampoo for a lustrous shine. It’s high vitamin content makes is great for skin as well. Our gourmet quality apple pectins are a must have for the health conscious household.