Functionalization and structural evaluation of pectin

Siew Yin Chan, Cally Owh, Yinjia Yan, Quentin Ray Tjieh Lim, Pei Lin Chee, Yanni Zhang, Wee Sim Choo

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Abstract

Commercial pectin is a sustainable, value-added product from food waste valorization. It is mainly used as emulsifying, gelling, and thickening agent in the food industry. However, the practical application of pectin in other fields has been restricted by its inherent structure. Pectin is a plant polysaccharide composed primarily of α-1-4-d-galacturonic acid units and a small proportion of neutral sugars. Intrinsically, pectin is composed of hydroxyl and carboxyl groups that render its functionalization capable. This chapter features essential principles and techniques for the functionalization of pectin. A structural evaluation of pectin via rheology is also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Natural Polymers, Volume 2
Subtitle of host publicationFunctionalization, Surface Modification, and Properties
EditorsSreekala Meyyarappallil Sadasivan, Lakshmipriya Ravindran, Koichi Goda, Sabu Thomas
Place of PublicationAmsterdam, Netherlands
PublisherElsevier - Mosby
Chapter6
Pages123-154
Number of pages32
Volume2
ISBN (Electronic)9780323998567
ISBN (Print)9780323998574
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2024

Keywords

  • Functionalization
  • Pectin
  • Rheology
  • Structural evaluation

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