Citrus Pectin: An Important Fiber Derived from Citrus Fruits Citrus pectin is a structural heteropolysaccharide component found mainly in the primary cell walls of fruits, particularly citrus fruits. It is composed mainly of α-(1-4)-linked D-galacturonic acid residues and its derivatives. It forms a gel in the presence of acid and in the absence of acid it acts as a thickening or gelling agent. Commercially extracted citrus pectin begins as a white...
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