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Fruit peel contains components which are extracted and utilized in different products. One of the components is pectin. Among other fruits citrus peel is one of the most important sources of commercial pectin. Pectin is a natural, biocompatible, biodegradable, and reusable polysaccharide classified as an emulsifier, gelling agent, glazing agent, stabilizer, and/or thickener in commercial applications of food processing industries. The utilization of fruit peels as edible coating material can also be the promising aspect of food packaging industries. Pectin based coatings and the food products developed from the by-product of fruits, i.e., peel, are an important material innovation and sustainable food waste management approach because it not only reduces the amount of by-products obtained from the food processing industries but it also decreases dependence on petroleum while still yielding a product that provides similar benefits of traditional plastics where the quality of fruits and vegetable’s shelf life are increased. |
