Optimization of pectinase-assisted extraction of Annona muricata L. juice and the effect of liquefaction on its pectin structure.
Calister Wingang MakebeZangue Steve Carly DesobgoWilson Agwanande AmbindeiAbraham BilluEmmanuel Jong NsoPrakasan NishaPublished in: Journal of the science of food and agriculture (2020)
Under the optimum conditions, the numerical predictions were similar to the experimental data obtained, thus confirming the validity of the models. Application of enzyme treatment caused the breakdown of pectin structure as illustrated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and FTIR analyses.