A Review: Different Extraction Techniques of Pectin

MDJC Sandarani

Abstract

Pectin is recently investigated for different applications in food industry, medicinal and pharmaceutical field. Extraction of pectin using different techniques have become a great challenge and yet to be discovered. Recent studies involving extraction of pectin using acids, microwave assisted and enzymes are reviewed, with the aim to capture the state of art on current research about pectin extraction. Extraction techniques have been discussed in related to different acids and enzymes.

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