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The pectinase enzyme liquefaction of banana ‘Gros Micheal’ pulp was optimized by response
surface methodology (RSM). The effect of pectinase enzyme concentrations (0-0.2%) and incubation
times (60-300 min) on juice yield (%), total soluble solids (TSS), recovery soluble solids (RSS), clarity
(%T670) and browning index (A420) of juice were studied using central composite design of experiments.
Results showed that pectinase enzyme concentration played an important role that significantly (p