Pectose exists in the fleshy pulp of unripe fruit;during the process of ripening it changes to pectin;by cooking, pectin is changed to pectosic acid, and by longer cooking to pectic acid.
She also made the point about the importance of giving out 'no-cooking' food parcels because some people don't have the electricity or the gas to cook the food.
If they're supporting a family that's struggling, for example, they may be able to give them tips on cooking, or recommend how to plan their budget or how to shop sensibly on their income.