Extraction, characterisation and applications of pectin from fruit wastes

This thesis contains a detailed review of pectin, and describes thorough research on optimization of pectin extraction from fruit peels wastes of white-flesh and red-flesh dragon fruits, and purple passion fruits for production of high quality pectin, followed by its characterization and its application for probiotic encapsulation material to widen pectin applications to food industry. The material contained in this thesis represents a substantial and original contribution to analytical chemistry and biotechnology.