USE OF PECTIN IN PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY

H. Nur ÖNDER*°, Betül DORTUNÇ*

*Marmara Üniversitesi, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, 81010 Haydarpasa, Istanbul, TURKEY.
°Corresponding Author

Summary:
Pectin is a natural polysaccharide obtained from apple pomace or rind of citrus fruits and is being used increasingly in pharmaceutical technology studies.
In this paper, information about the physical, chemical and pharmacological properties of pectin are given. There is also information about its application in different areas, especially in pharmaceutical technology.

Key words:
Pectin, Natural polysaccharide.