In-depth study of the structure-function relation of pectin as emulsifier KU Leuven
Pectin is considered a group of heteropolymers rich in galacturonic acid present in the cell wall of higher plants. It is one of the most complex polymers occurring in nature. This complexity results in a multifunctional character of pectin polymers both in planta as well as in situ in food systems and in extracted form. Extracted pectin has been studied for many years and has found industrial application, among others, for its gelling ...