Pectin: A new perspective from the biorefinery standpoint

Pectin is a natural product of central importance in the emerging biorefinery that uses fruit waste as a raw material. Generally obtained from lemon peel or from apple pomace, pectin is mainly used as a thickener and a stabilizer in the food industry. Due to its unique chemical properties and bioche...

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Published in:Biofuels, bioproducts and biorefining bioproducts and biorefining, 2015-07, Vol.9 (4), p.368-377
Main Authors: Ciriminna, Rosaria, Chavarría-Hernández, Norberto, Inés Rodríguez Hernández, Adriana, Pagliaro, Mario
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biochemistry
bioeconomy
biopolymer
biorefinery
Foods
Fruits
Lemons
Malus
Pectin
Raw materials
Refining
Thickeners
waste citrus peel
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Summary:Pectin is a natural product of central importance in the emerging biorefinery that uses fruit waste as a raw material. Generally obtained from lemon peel or from apple pomace, pectin is mainly used as a thickener and a stabilizer in the food industry. Due to its unique chemical properties and biochemical activity, however, its use is growing in many other sectors. Providing a unified view of the main research and utilization trends, this study identifies open opportunities toward larger scale production of a valued biopolymer that, we argue, will shortly emerge as a central product of the biorefinery, and of the citrus‐based biorefinery in particular. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
ISSN:1932-104X
1932-1031
DOI:10.1002/bbb.1551