Extraction of Pectin from Muskmelon Peel and ...

Extraction of Pectin from Muskmelon Peel and Addition of Pectin to Jam

Author Name : R. Jeya Prakash, S. Rachel, S. Vishnu Durga, V. Kamali, R. Arun

ABSTRACT

Pectin is a widely used ingredient in the food industry as well as the pharma industry. Pectin exhibits exceptional characteristics of gelling and texture maintaining agent in several food products. Pectin is found widely in several agricultural products such as banana, orange, muskmelon, okra pods and several other fruits and vegetables. Though several extraction techniques exist, the growing demand in the food industry calls for much more efficient techniques and source materials. The study attempts to review the extraction process of pectin from muskmelon peel and the use of pectin and its characteristics as an ingredient in jam. The studies reveal that pH, temperature, and time based on the extraction technique and solvent have a great impact on the yield. Pectin also exhibits good colour and texture retention properties as an additive in the food industry. Finally, this study attempts to reduce, reuse and recycle the fruit wastes and incorporate it in the food industry(jam, jlly, squash)

Keywords: Pectin, Extraction, Muskmelon peel, microwave assisted extraction