Effect of calcium ions and low‐methoxyl pectin on the drained weight of grapefruit segments

Abstract
Summary: The admixture of low‐methoxyl pectin and calcium ions, and its effect on the final drained weight (FDW) in a well‐controlled system of grapefruit segments, were studied.The increased FDW in the presence of the above admixtures is mainly attributable to formation of a gel layer which settles on and between the segments and increase the FDW both directly and through reduction of water outflow.

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