Microbial Production of Pectin from Citrus Peel [PDF]
A new method for the production of pectin from citrus peel was developed. For this purpose, a microorganism which produces a protopectin-solubilizing enzyme was isolated and identified as a variety of Trichosporon penicillatum .
T, Sakai, M, Okushima
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Detection of Peel Puffing and Granulation in Citrus Based on Soft X-ray Imaging Technology
The internal quality of citrus is an important index for citrus grading, and the most common factors affecting the internal quality of citrus are peel puffing and granulation, which affect the fruit quality and lose the market value due to the large ...
XU Qian +4 more
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Enhancement of the total phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of aqueous Citrus limon L. pomace extract using microwave pretreatment on the dry powder [PDF]
The effect of microwave pretreatment on the levels of total phenolic compounds, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins, and individual major compounds as well as the total antioxidant activity of the dried lemon pomace was investigated.
Bowyer, Michael C. +6 more
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Citrus is widely grown all over the world, and citrus fruits have long been recognized for their nutritional and medical value for human health. However, some local citrus varieties with potentially important value are still elusive. In the current study,
Lifang Sun +14 more
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Impact of different solvents on the recovery of bioactive compounds and antioxidant properties from lemon (Citrus limon L.) pomace waste [PDF]
The effects of different solvents on the recovery of (i) extractable solids (ES), (ii) total phenolic compounds (TPC), (iii) total flavonoid content (TFC), (iv) vitamin C, and (v) antioxidant activity from lemon pomace waste were investigated.
Bowyer, Michael C. +6 more
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Application of biocomposite edible coatings based on pea starch and guar gum on quality, storability and shelf life of ‘Valencia’ oranges [PDF]
Novel edible composite coatings based on pea starch and guar gum (PSGG), PSGG blended with lipid mixture containing the hydrophobic compounds shellac and oleic acid (PSGG-Sh), and a layer-by-layer (LBL) approach (PSGG as an internal layer and shellac as ...
Chockchaisawasdee, Suwimol +6 more
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Antimicrobial effects of Citrus sinensis peel extracts against dental caries bacteria: an in vitro study [PDF]
Background: Ethnomedicine is gaining admiration since years but still there is abundant medicinal flora which is unrevealed through research. The study was conducted to assess the in vitro antimicrobial potential and also determine the minimum ...
Baby, Deepak +8 more
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Pretreatment of citrus by-products affects polyphenol recovery:a review [PDF]
A large amount of citrus waste is generated annually. This waste is of great economic worth, since it contains high levels of polyphenols, which have attracted scientific interest due to their potent antimicrobial and antiradical activities. Pretreatment
Bowyer, Michael C. +7 more
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Potentials of Citrus Peel Waste Valorisation for Green Diesel Production: A Mini Review
The utilisation of fossil derived diesel for running diesel-based transportation has caused anthropogenic Green House Gas (GHG) emission. Environmental challenges seen in the form of acid rain and global warming are attributed to the high release of ...
Tanko Mohammed Abdullahi +3 more
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Citrus Peel Dryer Control System [PDF]
In most large citrus processing plants world-wide, the peel is made into cattle feed. The peel is shredded, mixed with lime, allowed to react, and pressed. The liquid from the pressing is evaporated and recycled into the peel or sold as molasses. The press cake is dried in single pass, direct fired rotary dryers with co-current flow of heating gasses ...
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