Industrial Applications of Thermophilic Pectinase: A Review

Pectin caused turbidity and viscosity interferes in fruit juice extraction while hydrophobicity causes problem in dyeing process in textile industry. Conventionally pectin removal requires harsh chemicals and high temperature in most of the industrial processes. Thus sustainability and thermostability are prerequisites for any other alternative process. Pectinase also finds various applications in fruit juice industry, textile industry, paper and pulp industry, bioethanol production, improvement in antioxidant property of wine etc. The present review is an attempt to provide information about thermophilic pectinase and its application towards industrial sector.