Delineating the inherent functional descriptors and biofunctionalities of pectic polysaccharides

Manoj Kumar, Maharishi Tomar, Vivek Saurabh, Minnu Sasi, Sneh Punia, Jayashree Potkule, Chirag Maheshwari, Sushil Changan, Radha, Bharat Bhushan, Surinder Singh, T. Anitha, Omar Alajil, Varsha Satankar, Sangram Dhumal, Ryszard Amarowicz, Charanjit Kaur, Javad Sharifi-Rad, J. F. Kennedy

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Pectin is a plant-based heteropolysaccharide macromolecule predominantly found in the cell wall of plants. Pectin is commercially extracted from apple pomace, citrus peels and sugar beet pulp and is widely used in the food industry as a stabilizer, emulsifier, encapsulant, and gelling agent. This review highlights various parameters considered important for describing the inherent properties and biofunctionalities of pectins in food systems. These inherent descriptors include monosaccharide composition, galacturonic acid content, degree of esterification, molecular weight, structural morphology, functional group analysis, and functional properties, such as water and oil holding capacity, emulsification, foaming capacity, foam stability, and viscosity. In this study, we also delineate their potential as a nutraceutical, prebiotic, and carrier for bioactive compounds. The biofunctionalities of pectin as an anticancer, antioxidant, lipid-lowering, and antidiabetic agent are also conceptually elaborated in the current review. The multidimensional characteristics of pectin make it a potential candidate for use in food and biomedical science.

Idioma originalInglés
Número de artículo118319
PublicaciónCarbohydrate Polymers
Volumen269
DOI
EstadoPublicada - 1 oct. 2021
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