ReviewPolymers2024
Source, Extraction, Properties, and Multifunctional Applications of Pectin: A Short Review.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Recent Advances in Polysaccharide-Based Encapsulation of Probiotics: Encapsulation Technologies, Material Properties, and Applications in Dairy Products.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Pectic Polysaccharides from Dragon Fruit Peel: Structure-Function Relationships and Emerging Potential in Synbiotic Food Systems.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Pectin and Its Beneficial Effect on Health: New Contributions in Research and the Need to Increase Fruits and Vegetables Consumption-A Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
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- The role of plant-based dietary compounds in gut microbiota modulation in inflammatory bowel disease.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Review
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Abstract
Pectin, a heteropolysaccharide derived from plant cell walls, is essential in the food, pharmaceutical, and environmental industries. Currently, citrus and apple peels are the primary sources for commercial pectin production. The yield and quality of pectin extracted from various plant sources significantly differ based on the extraction methods employed, which include physical, chemical, and biological processes. The complex structures of pectin, composed of polygalacturonic acid and rhamnogalacturonan, influence its physicochemical properties and, consequently, its functionality. As a common polysaccharide, pectin finds applications across multiple sectors. In the food industry, it acts as a gelling agent and a packaging material; in pharmaceuticals, it is utilized for drug delivery and wound healing. Environmentally, pectin contributes to wastewater treatment by adsorbing pollutants. Current research focuses on alternative sources, sustainable extraction methods, and multifunctional applications of pectin. Ongoing studies aim to enhance extraction technologies and broaden the applications of pectin, thereby supporting sustainable development goals.
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