pectose

An amorphous carbohydrate found especially in unripe fruits. It is associated with cellulose, and is converted into substances of the pectin group.

Noun

  1. An amorphous carbohydrate found especially in unripe fruits. It is associated with cellulose, and is converted into substances of the pectin group.

Origin

Blend of pectic + cellulose

Forms

pectoses

Derived

pectosic acid