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  • Food Science and Technology
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Phytochemistry

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  • Industrial processing of citrus fruits generates waste rich in valuable compounds.
  • Pectin, a complex carbohydrate, is abundant in citrus peels.
  • Bioactive compounds in citrus, such as flavonoids and terpenes, possess health benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the terpene, flavonoid, and phenolic content of novel pectins derived from citrus waste.
  • To investigate the structural properties of these pectins and their interaction with bioactive compounds.
  • To explore the potential biomedical applications of these newly characterized pectin biomaterials.

Main Methods:

  • Hydrodynamic cavitation was used to obtain pectin from lemon and grapefruit processing waste.
  • High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS) was employed for the analysis of terpenes and phenolic compounds.
  • Structural analysis focused on rhamnogalacturonan-I regions and their adsorptive properties.

Main Results:

  • The analysis confirmed the presence of characteristic citrus flavonoids (eriocitrin, naringin, hesperidin, kaempferol) and terpenes.
  • Pectic fibers, particularly rhamnogalacturonan-I regions, demonstrated a "chemical sponge" effect, concentrating bioactive compounds.
  • The unique molecular structure of the whole citrus pectins was elucidated.

Conclusions:

  • The novel citrus pectins are rich in bioactive flavonoids and terpenes, acting as effective carriers.
  • The structural characteristics of these pectins suggest significant potential as biomaterials.
  • Potential biomedical applications include the prevention and treatment of microbial infections and neurodegenerative diseases.