does preserving sugar contain pectin
Gelling sugar or (British) Jam sugar or (US) Jelly sugar or sugar with pectin is a kind of sugar, which is used to produce preserves and which contains pectin as a gelling agent.It also usually contains citric acid as a preservative, sometimes along with other substances, such as sorbic acid or sodium benzoate. 1:1 â Use for jellies and jams with equal weights of fruit and Gelling Sugar. 2  2:1 â Use for preserves to produce less sweetness. 3  Use twice as much fruit in weight as you do Gelling Sugar. 4  3:1 â Use for preserves to produce maximum fruit taste. 5  Use three times as much fruit in weight as you do Gelling Sugar.