Valorization of Rambutan Peel (Nephelium lappaceum L.) byproducts through Pulsed Electric Field-Assisted Green Extraction of Pectin Optimized by Response Surface Methodology

Key Points

• The aim is to optimize the extraction of pectin from rambutan peel using pulsed electric field technology.
• Utilized pulsed electric field for extracting pectin.
• Optimized extraction process using response surface methodology.
• Analyzed the effectiveness of the extraction technique.
• Significant increase in pectin yield compared to conventional methods.
• Optimized parameters identified for maximum pectin extraction.
• Pectin obtained shows potential for use in food applications due to its quality.