Characterization of pericarp fractions of yellow passion fruit: density, yield of flour, color, pectin content and degree of esterification
Abstract The pericarp of passion fruit can be processed to be used as a new ingredient in the food industry, or as source of pectin. Pericarp samples were taken with a 5 mm cylindrical metal probe to measure the apparent density. Pericarp fractions of eighty fruits at three maturation stages were dr...
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Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos
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Series: | Food Science and Technology |
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