Pectin hydrogels have garnered significant attention in the food industry due to their
remarkable versatility and promising properties. As a naturally occurring polysaccharide …

Cancer, caused by uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal cells, has long been a global
public health issue. For decades, natural products have been proven to be an essential …

Probiotics (PRO) have been recognized for their significant role in promoting human health,
particularly in relation to colon-related diseases. The effective delivery of PRO to the colon is …

Climate change due to different human activities is causing adverse environmental
conditions and uncontrolled extreme weather events. These harsh conditions are directly …

Pectin is a natural biopolymer, which can be extracted from food by-products, adding value
to raw material, with a structure more complex than that of other polysaccharides. The …

In light of the growing plastic waste problem worldwide, including in agriculture, this study
focuses on the usefulness of both conventional, non-degradable plastics and …

Human milk oligosaccharides (hMOs) in mothers' milk play a crucial role in guiding the
colonization of microbiota and gut-immune barrier development in infants. Non-digestible …

Gelation is a critical property of citrus pectin. However, the roles played by neutral sugar side-
chains on acid-induced pectin gelation remain poorly understood. Herein, galactan-or/and …

The biological potency of pectin is intricately intertwined with its intricate molecular
architecture. The fine structure of pectin is influenced by the extraction method, while the …

Bioactive compounds in food and beverages, including fruit juices, are susceptible to
degradation or oxidation during processing and storage. This vulnerability can lead to a …