Extraction of saba banana peel obtained highest
yield using 0.5N HCl for 4 h at 90
o
C. Higher pectin
yield was obtained from unripe saba banana peels.
Chemical characteristics such as moisture content,
degree of esterification and equivalent weight of
pectin from ripe saba banana peels were similar with
commercial citrus pectin. When applied to strawberry
jam as gelling agent, no significant difference
between commercial citrus pectin in terms of sensory
properties were detected. Saba banana peel can be a
potential source of pectin for food applications.