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Its In A Jam Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PECTIN" which means:
- noun
- • Any of various water-soluble colloidal carbohydrates that occur in ripe fruit and vegetables; used in making fruit jellies and jams
An example sentence would be:
- • "The apple skins contain a high amount of pectin."
- • "Some people use pectin to relieve constipation."
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