Pectins

Part 6. Polysaccharides
Dr. Marie-Christine Ralet

Dr. Marie-Christine Ralet

Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Unité de Recherche sur les Polysaccharides, leurs Organisations et Interactions, B.P. 71627, Nantes Cedex 03, France, F-44316

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Dr. Estelle Bonnin

Dr. Estelle Bonnin

Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Unité de Recherche sur les Polysaccharides, leurs Organisations et Interactions, B.P. 71627, Nantes Cedex 03, France, F-44316

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Dr. Jean-François Thibault

Dr. Jean-François Thibault

Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Unité de Recherche sur les Polysaccharides, leurs Organisations et Interactions, B.P. 71627, Nantes Cedex 03, France, F-44316

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First published: 15 January 2005
Citations: 6

Abstract

  • Introduction
  • Historical Outline
  • Chemical Structure of Pectin
    • Primary Structure
      • Backbone
      • Side Chains
      • Distribution of Structural Elements
      • Nonsugar Substituents
    • Occurrence and Distribution of Pectins in Cell Walls
    • Macromolecular Features
      • Molar Mass
      • Conformation
  • Pectin Characterization
    • Extraction
    • Analysis of Pectin Constituents
      • Galacturonic Acid
      • Neutral Sugars
      • Substituents
  • Pectin Biosynthesis
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Pectin Degradation
    • Chemical Degradation
      • Acidic Medium
      • Neutral or Alkaline Medium
    • Biodegradation by Pectolytic Enzymes
      • HG-degrading Enzymes
      • “Hairy” Region-degrading Enzymes
    • Pectins and Plant Product Transformation
      • Texture
      • Industrial Applications of Pectolytic Enzymes in Fruit and Vegetable Processing
  • Industrial Pectin
    • Current Raw Materials
    • Extraction of Pectin
    • Regulation and World Market
  • Pectin Gelling Properties and Applications
    • HM Pectin
    • LM Pectin
  • Stabilizing Properties
  • Outlook and Perspectives

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