Properties

Properties

Enterosorbent

  • Rich in fibre
Apple (pectin)

Origin

Originating in Kazakhstan towards the Chinese border, apple trees can be found almost everywhere throughout the world. 50 kg of fruit is required to obtain 1 kg of apple pectin.

 

 

Description

The species of the genus Malus are small trees with deciduous leaves decorated with white or pink flowers.

 

The fruit, rich in pectin, a natural fibre which, when combined with water, expands in the stomach and gives a feeling of fulness, is used in phytotherapy.