Pectin is a heterogeneous hydrocolloid present in the primary cell wall and middle lamella in
all dicotyledonous plants, more commonly in the outer fruit coat or peel as compared to the …

Pectin is an abundant complex polysaccharide obtained from various plants. Safe,
biodegradable, and edible pectin has been extensively utilized in the food industry as a …

Dietary fiber (DF) is believed to provide important health benefits and it has become a
research hotspot. DF exists in most natural foods, including fruits (16.74%–91.24%) …

Background Proteins and polysaccharides are the most abundant biomaterials and often
present together in food and biological systems. The exploitation of protein-polysaccharide …

Liposomes mimic natural cell membranes and have long been investigated as drug carriers
due to excellent entrapment capacity, biocompatibility and safety. Despite the success of …

Biopolymer aerogels were among the first aerogels produced, but only in the last decade
has research on biopolymer and biopolymer–composite aerogels become popular …

The accumulation of synthetic plastics, mainly from food packaging, is causing a serious
environmental problem. It is driving research efforts to the development of biodegradable …

Abstract Purpose of Review The incidence of allergies is increasing and has been
associated with several environmental factors including westernized diets. Changes in …

Pectins are polysaccharides present commonly in dicotyledonous and non-grass
monocotyledonous plants. Depending on the source, pectins may vary in molecular size …

Global food waste is the biggest issue owing to food spoilage. According to the world food
program, approx. 35 million people worldwide suffer from acute malnutrition. Despite this …