Production of pectin from soybeans
AssigneeSoy Pectin, Inc.
InventorsPhilip G. Crandall, Anna M. McCain
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Abstract
A novel process for extracting pectin from waste hull/hypocotyl streams during soybean processing is described. Chemical extracting agents in addition to or in conjunction with heat and agitation are used to extract pectin from the waste streams. The pectin is then precipitated in alcohol, washed and dried. A process for whitening the extracted pectin is also described.
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A pectin comprising soy pectinaceous material from soy hulls or hulls and hypocotyls having a lightness index above about 85 L.
A food stuff comprising a soy pectinaceous material from soy hulls or hulls and hypocotyls having a lightness index above about 85 L.
A food additive comprising a soy pectinaceous material from soy hulls or hulls and hypocotyls having a lightness index above about 85 L.
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