Discover Food,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
Biopolymers
which
are
biocompatible,
biodegradable,
and
non-toxic,
have
found
noble
applications
in
food
packaging
films
response
to
environmental
distress
the
increased
demand
for
safety.
Pectin,
a
biomass-based
on
polysaccharides,
is
promising
substrate
creating
polymeric
films.
This
versatile
polymer
can
originate
from
various
sources
like
apples,
citrus
fruits,
more.
However,
waste
emerges
as
an
excellent
option
pectin
extraction,
utilizing
green
extraction
method,
given
that
generates
substantial
peel,
pomace,
seeds.
The
environmental,
health,
economic
concerns
associated
with
underscore
its
potential
valuable
resource.
Due
benefits
terms
of
film-forming
ability,
affordability,
bioactivity,
compatibility
other
polymers
unique
ability
block
oxygen,
all
contribute
extending
shelf
life
goods.
Adding
active
agents
aims
increase
life,
maintain
food's
sensory
quality,
ensure
it
safe
free
contaminants.
Natural
bio-active
chemicals
embedded
into
avoid
microbial
deterioration
thought
be
promising.
These
antimicrobial
or
secondary
metabolites
produced
by
plants
fungi.
Active
containing
natural
additives,
including
fatty
acids,
phenolic
compounds,
nanoparticles,
essential
oils—all
inhibit
delay
growth
common
foodborne
pathogens—have
extensively
used
pectin.
functionalization
above
bioactive
substances
improved
film's
resistance
microbes
while
simultaneously
changing
mechanical
strength
barrier
qualities.
review
thoroughly
summarizes
using
fruit
processing
aiming
develop
biodegradable
applicable
industry.
Such
initiatives
address
foster
sustainable
practices.
IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
1445(1), P. 012054 - 012054
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Substantial
lemon
(
Citrus
limon
)
production
in
Indonesia
generates
an
abundant
amount
of
peel
waste.
Lemon
peels,
comprising
25–44%
the
total
fruit
mass,
are
typically
discarded
as
a
byproduct
subsequent
to
pulp
consumption.
The
valorization
pectin
content
could
mitigate
waste
accumulation.
present
study
investigated
best
nitric
acid
solvent
pH
and
number
extraction
stages
for
analyzed
characteristics
obtained
from
multistage
extraction.
Pectin
was
extracted
via
reflux
methods
at
varying
(0.5,
1.0,
1.5)
employing
sequential
ranging
one
three.
1.0
yielded
yield
29.24±0.15%
two-stage
Statistical
analysis
using
t-test
revealed
no
significant
difference
(p>0.05)
between
yields
three-stage
extractions.
exhibited
low
methoxyl
classified
ester
pectin.
equivalent
weight
spanned
477.27±32.14
mg
1000
mg,
while
galacturonic
ranged
29.92±2.49%
70.40%.
Notably,
through
specifications
conforming
International
Producers
Association
(IPPA)
standards.
conditions
described
demonstrate
performance
characteristically.
Fourier-transform
infrared
(FTIR)
spectroscopic
confirmed
similarity
functional
groups
(O-H,
C-H,
C=O)
molecular
key
structures
(C-C
R-O-R
bonds)
commercial
method
can
serve
reference
industrial
food
applications
address
existing
methodological
gap
regarding
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 13, 2025
Eucommia
ulmoides
Oliv
(
E.
)
is
a
widely
distributed
plant
with
economic
value,
nutritional
edible
value
and
even
medicinal
value.
In
recent
years,
polysaccharides
are
considered
to
be
one
of
the
most
important
bioactive
ingredients
in
.
Modern
pharmacological
studies
show
that
crude
extract
polysaccharides,
their
active
monomer
ramifications
have
wide
range
activities
vitro
vivo
experiments,
which
can
used
improve
inflammation,
regulate
immunity,
osteoporosis,
promote
osseointegration,
etc.
Therefore,
this
review
focuses
on
induction
summary
research
at
home
abroad
summarizes
extraction
purification,
modification
methods,
physicochemical
properties,
biological
potential
mechanisms
providing
theoretical
basis
for
in-depth
study
development
related
products.
