Where to Buy Pectin and Find it in the Grocery Store

Trying to figure out where to find pectin in the grocery store? We’ll show you which aisles you can find it in…

We’ll also tell you which stores are most likely to carry it. You can also use the links in the following table to order it online if you’d rather stay home

Which Grocery Store Aisle Is Pectin In?

Check the baking aisle for pectin first. It may be on the shelves with mixes for puddings and baked goods.

You can also check the aisles with snacks and condiments. You’ll want to look at products like jello, pudding, peanut butter, and jelly. 

If you don’t see it in these places, look in the supplement aisle, as pectin is often sold as a dietary aid. The very last stop is the bulk aisle, though it’s less common to find pectin there. 

If you haven’t been able to find pectin yet, use our store guide below…

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What Stores Sell Pectin?

• Amazon– As always, Amazon has many different options. You can buy bulk pectin here, which is often cheaper than buying smaller amounts.
• Walmart – At Walmart, you can pick up Ball, Certo, and Pomona’s Universal Pectin in the condiment and snack aisles. Use the online store locator to check product availability in any location.
• Whole Foods – Whole Foods keeps pectin in the personal care area (with supplements) and the baking aisle.
• Your Local Health Food Store– This is one of the few places you’re more likely to find bulk pectin. But if you don’t see it in bulk, you should be able to pick up packaged pectin.
• Safeway – Safeway has several options in the baking area.
• Target – Look for Ball RealFruit Pectin in the pantry section of Target, specifically by the peanut butter and jelly.
• Kroger – If you stop by a Kroger store, look for pectin in the baking aisle.
• Publix – Publix sells Sure Jell and liquid Certo pectins.
• Wegmans – You can get dry and liquid pectin at Wegmans, probably around the baking ingredients.
• Vons– If you’re near a Vons, swing in for pectin in the baking aisle.

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Great Ways to Use Pectin

Make Jam and Jelly

Pectin is a thickening element in jams and jellies. It’s used to reduce cook time and create the optimal texture. You can add it to any recipe, including sweet fruit jams and spicy red pepper jellies.

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Make Fruit Desserts with It

Pectin is quite handy for baking. If you’re thinking of making a fruit-based dessert like a vegan tart or cherry tofu cheesecake, pectin will give the fruit the gelled texture you want. To incorporate more flavor in the tofu, press it for a few hours before throwing it in the recipe. Check out these picks for the best tofu press if you don’t already have one.

Use It in Salad Dressings

Because pectin is such a great thickener for liquids, it can be used to thicken salad dressings to get a creamier consistency. This neat trick will work for any type of salad dressing.

Joey Bruno

Hey, I’m Joey. I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid and love everything about it. You can find my writing about food, kitchen appliances (such as blenders) and much more. Thanks for stopping by!