Conference Abstract Book

Pectin extraction by hot water Cocoa pod husks (CPH) Heat reflux 15g CPH in 375ml H 2 O (50-100 o C for 4h ) Centrifugation at 10000rpm for 30 min Depectinised CPH ( 60-65% mass yield) Supernatant ethanol (2v/v) Pectin (4-12% mass yield) H2O/EtOH soluble (24-29% mass yield) 15