Understanding the functional properties of pectin-depleted citrus fiber as texturizing ingredient KU Leuven
The high production of citrus fruits worldwide, with large proportion of the harvested fruits going into the processing industry, creates a high volume of by-product which may become a burden for food companies and for the environment. On the other hand, citrus by-product is rich in cell wall material (CWM), also more commonly known as dietary fiber, which has been widely studied for its excellent techno-functionality and health-related ...