When "preserve" is used to denote a specific product texture, what structural characteristic is emphasized?

Answer

Fruit cooked whole or in large, distinct pieces.

When used specifically, preserves maintain the integrity of the original fruit to the greatest extent possible, meaning the fruit appears whole or in large, recognizable segments suspended in the surrounding gel or syrup.

When "preserve" is used to denote a specific product texture, what structural characteristic is emphasized?
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