Table 1.
Results of DE calculated by FTIR and dynamic viscosity values for pectin extracted from Musa paradisiaca banana peels.
| Pectin sample | DE (%) ± SD | Dynamic viscosity (mPa.s)a |
|---|---|---|
| HApH2 | 33.1 ± 0.9 ∗ | 137.5 |
| HApH3 | 38.6 ± 1.1 ∗ | 47.1 |
| NApH2 | 8.0 ± 0.2 | 61.2 |
| NApH3 | 7.1 ± 0.2 | 29.7 |
| CApH2 | 78.7 ± 2.4 | 71.6 |
| CApH3 | 76.7 ± 2.3 ∗ | 363.3 |
| AApH2 | 21.7 ± 0.6 ∗ | 57.3 |
| AApH3 | 8.7 ± 0.2 ∗ | 185.8 |
a
Blank sample presented a dynamic viscosity value of 1.90 mPa.s. DE: degree of esterification. SD: standard deviation. Data represents the mean ± SD (n = 3). Statistically significant: ∗p = 0.001.