Pectinases: Enzymes for fruit processing industry

The use of enzymes in juice industry has contributed in increasing the yield and production of various types of juices. Pectinolytic enzymes are one of the important groups of enzymes used in fruit processing industry. These are one of the upcoming enzymes of fruit processing industries. These enzymes break down complex polysaccharides of plant tissues into simpler molecules like galacturonic acids. This review discuses the occurrence and nature of pectic substances in fruits, chemistry of pectic substances, types of pectinases and their applications in the fruit processing industry.