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Commercially produced powder of pectin, extracted from citrus fruits. Pectin (Ancient Greek: πηκτικός pēktikós: "congealed" and "curdled") is a heteropolysaccharide, a structural polymer contained in the primary lamella, in the middle lamella, and in the cell walls of terrestrial plants. [1]
8 Οκτ 2024 · pectin, any of a group of water-soluble carbohydrate substances that are found in the cell walls and intercellular tissues of certain plants. In the fruits of plants, pectin helps keep the walls of adjacent cells joined together.
1 Δεκ 2022 · Understanding the functional properties of citrus pectin and its interactions with different macromolecules will create many innovative applications. Therefore, more systematic studies can be explored on the extraction of pectin from citrus fruits and its application in various bio formulations.
29 Μαΐ 2024 · Pectin has various biological activities that are beneficial for human health. One of the most important properties of pectin is its ability to form gels and thicken solutions, which makes it useful in food processing and as a natural thickening agent.
Pectin is most abundant in fruits like apples, citrus fruits, and berries, where it contributes to their texture and firmness. During the ripening process, the breakdown of pectin is a key factor that softens fruit, making it more palatable.
Pectin is a class of heterogeneous polysaccharides found in plant cell walls. Commercial pectin is extracted from citrus, apple, or other higher plants, and is used as a stabilizer, thickener, gelling agent, emulsifier, and drug vehicle in the food and pharmaceutical industries (Wicker et al., 2014).
29 Νοε 2023 · Pectin is commercially produced through the extraction and purification of pectin-rich materials, primarily from citrus fruits (such as oranges and lemons) and apple pomace (the residue left after juice extraction).
