Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar 190006, India.
Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar 190006, India.
Carbohydr Polym. 2017 Jul 15;168:227-239. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.03.058. Epub 2017 Mar 19.
Pectin is a structural heteropolysaccharide found ubiquitously in terrestrial plants. It finds diverse food applications such as that of a gelling agent, stabilizer, and fat replacer. In the pharmaceutical arena, pectin exhibits a number of functions, from decreasing blood fat to combating various types of cancers. This review shows the shift of pectin from its conventional roles to its progressive applications. Insights into the advances in the production of pectin, the role it plays as a nutraceutical, possible prebiotic potential and a delivery vehicle for probiotics, and food applications are highlighted. Bioactive and functional properties of pectin are discussed and how the structural built up defines them, is emphasized. As a biopolymer, the applications of pectin in active packaging are also mentioned.
果胶是一种广泛存在于陆生植物中的结构杂多糖。它在食品中有多种应用，如作为胶凝剂、稳定剂和脂肪替代品。在制药领域，果胶具有多种功能，从降低血脂到防治各种癌症。本综述展示了果胶从传统角色向不断发展的应用的转变。重点介绍了果胶生产的进展、作为营养保健品的作用、可能的益生元潜力和益生菌的输送载体以及食品应用。讨论了果胶的生物活性和功能特性，并强调了其结构构建如何定义这些特性。作为一种生物聚合物，还提到了果胶在活性包装中的应用。
