What are your thoughts on Apple fibre powder?
QUESTION:
What are your thoughts on Apple fibre powder? The pack says its 100% apple fibre powder, safe to use?
Or there could be some hidden processes that make it not safe for us. I consider using it in baking. Thanks!
ANSWER:
I think the answer would be dependent on which manufacturer has made this product. In theory, it is possible for it to be a natural product, by removing the juice from the flesh and skin and pressing so that the pectin and flavours remain. Personally I prefer to use foods in their whole food state rather than isolated. For example, I would rather use apple sauce than isolated apple fibre. It is a clever tactic by manufacturers to be able to use this ingredient as a low cost bulking agent and to replace or supplement more expensive fruit ingredients (such as apple sauce).
Pectin – do you avoid? I buy jam with just sugar and fruit but most have pectin also (which means I put them back)
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Ideally yes I do avoid. However, it is quite difficult to buy jam from a supermarket without it. Best place is to visit your local farmers markets for real jam without pectin.
Pectin – do you avoid? I buy jam with just sugar and fruit but most have pectin also (which means I put them back)
Ideally yes I do avoid. However, it is quite difficult to buy jam from a supermarket without it. Best place is to visit your local farmers markets for real jam without pectin.