Pectin Process

The main raw materials used to produce commercial pectins are apple pomace and citrus peels, by-products of the juice industry. The native pectin (protopectin) is made soluble through acid extraction and then precipitated with alcohol from the aqueous phase. By changing the extraction parameters and the subsequent treatments, different types of pectins can be produced. These differ in their properties and application areas.

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