Abstract
Beet pectin is crosslinked with an oxidizing system containing an oxidizing agent and an enzyme such as peroxidase that uses the oxidizing agent as a substrate. The crosslinked beet pectin is useful as a thickener or gelling agent in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
| Original language | English |
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| Patent number | US4672034 |
| Priority date | 29/04/83 |
| Publication status | Published - 9 Jun 1987 |