According to today's headline data, corn is an important food crop, and its pectin content has certain influence on the quality and nutritional value of corn. Generally, the pectin content of whole corn is about 0.5- 1.5%. As a common food crop, corn has a low pectin content, but it is not low either. 100g of raw corn contains about 0.3g of pectin. Corn is also rich in vitamins, minerals and cellulose, which is one of the very healthy foods.
Pectin is a polysaccharide compound, which exists in plant cell wall and has strong adhesion and water retention. In the human body, pectin can increase the moisture in the intestine and promote intestinal peristalsis, thus helping to prevent constipation and other digestive problems. It can also lower cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular diseases.