Research Article

Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Pectin from “Saba” Banana Peel Waste: Optimization, Characterization, and Rheology Study

Table 1

Yield based on the central composite design (using coded values) for the microwave-assisted extraction of pectin from “Saba” banana peel waste.

RunTemperatureSolid-liquid ratiopHYield, % (based on dried peel)

1-1-1-1
2+1-1-1
3-1+1-1
4+1+1-1
5-1-1+1
6+1-1+1
7-1+1+1
8+1+1+1
9-100
10+100
110-10
120+10
1300-1
1400+1
15000
16000
17000
18000
19000
20000