Physicochemical properties of South African prickly pear fruit and peel: Extraction and characterisation of pectin from the peel
The aim of this study was to determine the physicochemical properties, extract and characterise pectin from green (Morado), purple (Algerian), and orange (Gymno carpo) varieties of South African prickly pear (PP) (Opuntia ficus-indica) fruit peel. Pectin was extracted using sulphuric acid at four di...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2021-03-01
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| Series: | Open Agriculture |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/opag-2021-0216 |