Abstract
Discussed are the pectin esterases. They comprise enzymes that hydrolyze the esters present in the pectin backbone. Currently three classes of esterases have been identified: the pectin methylesterases, the pectin acetylesterases and the rhamnogalacturonan acetylesterases
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Handbook of food enzymology |
Editors | J.R. Whitaker, A.G.J. Voragen, D.W.S. Wong |
Place of Publication | New York |
Publisher | Marcel Dekker |
Chapter | 68 |
Pages | 849-856 |
Number of pages | 1108 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780824706869 |
Publication status | Published - 2003 |
Keywords
- enzymes
- esterases
- pectins