Pectin Hydrolysates from Different Cultivars of Pink/Red and White Grapefruits (Citrus Paradisi [macf.]) as Culture and Encapsulating Media for Lactobacillus Plantarurn

摘要

AbstractCitrus pectin hydrolysates (Citrus paradisi [Mafc.]) from Foster, Red Shambar, Tangelo Orlando, and Citrumelo Swingle cultivars were obtained by partial chemical hydrolysis and their properties as culture media (sole carbonutrient source) and encapsulating agents of Lactobacillus plantarum CIDCA 83114 were evaluated.Practical ApplicationPectin hydrolysates were adequate culture media for microorganisms, as determined by the viabililty and lactic acid production. Considering that citrus peels are agrowastes obtained in large quantities, their use as encapsulating materials provides a solution to overcome the environmental problem they entail.