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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Handbook of Natural Polymers, Volume 2 |
Subtitle of host publication | Functionalization, Surface Modification, and Properties |
Editors | Sreekala Meyyarappallil Sadasivan, Lakshmipriya Ravindran, Koichi Goda, Sabu Thomas |
Place of Publication | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Publisher | Elsevier - Mosby |
Chapter | 6 |
Pages | 123-154 |
Number of pages | 32 |
Volume | 2 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323998567 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780323998574 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2024 |
Keywords
- Functionalization
- Pectin
- Rheology
- Structural evaluation