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Biological Properties and Biomedical Applications of Pectin and Pectin-Based Composites: A Review
Molecules, 2023 Pectin has recently drawn much attention in biomedical applications due to its distinctive chemical and biological properties. Polymers like pectin with cell-instructive properties are attractive natural biomaterials for tissue repair and regeneration ...
Naznin Sultana
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Current Advancements in Pectin: Extraction, Properties and Multifunctional Applications
Foods, 2022 Pectin is a heterogeneous hydrocolloid present in the primary cell wall and middle lamella in all dicotyledonous plants, more commonly in the outer fruit coat or peel as compared to the inner matrix. Presently, citrus fruits and apple fruits are the main
Vinay Chandel +5 more
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Pectin and Pectin-Based Composite Materials: Beyond Food Texture
Molecules, 2018 Pectins are plant cell wall natural heteropolysaccharides composed mainly of α-1-4 d-galacturonic acid units, which may or may not be methyl esterified, possesses neutral sugars branching that harbor functional moieties.
Yolanda Lopez-Franco +2 more
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Applied Food Research, 2023 In the present study, the characteristic properties namely XRD, FTIR, DSC, TGA and FESEM analyses of pectin extracted from pomelo fruit peel using pulsed ultrasound assisted extracted (PUUAE) were compared with those of pectin obtained with the ...
Khalid Mehmood Wani +1 more
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Pectin Hydrogels: Gel-Forming Behaviors, Mechanisms, and Food Applications
Gels, 2023 Pectin hydrogels have garnered significant attention in the food industry due to their remarkable versatility and promising properties. As a naturally occurring polysaccharide, pectin forms three-dimensional (3D) hydrophilic polymer networks, endowing ...
Nurul Saadah Said +2 more
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Characterization and biological activities of synthesized citrus pectin-MgO nanocomposite
Results in Chemistry, 2021 Pectin, a biopolymer was extracted from the peels of orange. In extraction of the pectin from orange peel, acid hydrolysis of the dry orange fruit peel was carried out and continued precipitation using ethanol.
R. Supreetha +4 more
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Carbohydrate Polymers, 2021 Natural biopolymers, polymeric organic molecules produced by living organisms and/or renewable resources, are considered greener, sustainable, and eco-friendly materials.
M. Nasrollahzadeh +3 more
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Characteristics of Edible Film Made from Pectin of Papaya Peel
Reaktor, 2021 Papaya (Carica papaya L.) peel contains a considerable amount of pectin, high molecular weight polysaccharides that can be used in edible film making due to its ability to form gels.
Yuniwaty Halim, Carinna Ruth Darmawan
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Recent Advances in the Extraction of Pectin from Various Sources and Industrial Applications
ACS Omega, 2023 Pectin is a structural polysaccharide present in plants that primarily consists of galacturonic acid units. This Review discusses the chemistry of pectin, including its composition and molecular weight.
Jeevitha Riyamol +5 more
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Extraction and characterization of pectin from watermelon rind using acetic acid
Heliyon, 2023 In this work, watermelon rind was used for extraction of pectin with acetic acid solution. The effects of pH, temperature and extraction time on the pectin yield were investigated.
Dawit Mamiru, Girma Gonfa
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