Extraction and characterisation of pectin from various tropical agrowastes

The extraction of pectin from kalamanzi, pineapple waste and cocoa pods using ethanol, metallic salt and acetone precipitation were compared and evaluated in terms of yield, colour and gelling characteristics. Acetone precipitation was the best method so was used to extract pectin from other agrowas...

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Main Author: Suhaila Mohamed (Pertanian Malaysia Univ., Serdang Selangor (Malaysia). Faculty of Food Science and Biotechnology)
Format: Journal Contribution
Language:English
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://agris.upm.edu.my:8080/dspace/handle/0/82
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