Lemon Juice Based Extraction of Pectin from Mango Peels: Waste to Wealth by Sustainable Approaches

Application of Ionic Liquids in the Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Pectin from Lemon Peels

Microwave-assisted extraction of pectin from lemon peels by using ionic liquid as alternative solvent was investigated. The extracted pectin was detected by Fourier transform infrared spectra. The extraction conditions were optimized through the different experiments in conjunction with the response surface methodology. A pectin yield of 24.68 % was obtained under the optimal parameters: the ex...

From Waste to Wealth: Sustainable Wastewater Management in Uganda

Vision " From Waste to Wealth " takes the traditional view of wastewater as an end product to be disposed of and turns it on its head by suggesting that wastewater is a valuable resource that can be processed into commercial grade fertilisers and fuel. The vision of " From Waste to Wealth " is that the economic and social benefits of nutrient recycling, biogas generation, soil amendment and new...

Optimization of pectin extraction from pomegranate peels by 1 response surface methodology

Extraction of pectin from pomelo (Citrus maxima) peels with the assistance of microwave and tartaric acid

Pectin is a component of the plant cell and can be found in the primary cell wall and the middle lamella of plant tissues. Currently, pectin is a very important raw material, especially in the food and the pharmaceutical industries. There are several ways to extract pectin from different materials and solvents. One way to synthesize pectin is from the extraction of pomelo peel and this research...

Optimization of a Nutritious Liquid Seasoning Based on Lemon Extract and Phenolic Compounds of Lemon Waste, Including Gellan, Xanthan and Pectin Hydrocolloids

Background and Objectives: The objectives of this study were to produce a nutritious stable condiment with uniform quality based on lime juice that could improve the quality of commercial lime juices in food products and investigate independent effects and interactions of hydrocolloids on the final product. Materials & Methods: Novel formulations were developed by adding two types of gums, incl...