Does Pectin Have Pork in It? A Guide to Its Plant-Based Origin
                                
                                
                                •
                                
                                
                        
                                    
                                    3 min read                                
                            
                                Over 85% of commercial pectin is sourced from the leftover peels and pomace of citrus fruits, a fact that surprises many who confuse it with animal-derived ingredients. The short and reassuring answer to "Does pectin have pork in it?" is no, it is a completely plant-based product.