Orange pectin and yoghurt quality : Our Knowledge Publishing : 9786207245314 : 6207245318 : 07 Mar 2024 : Pectin is extracted from orange peel, the extraction process being based on acid hydrolysis followed by precipitation in alcohol. The extracted pectin is classified as a weakly methylated pectin with an esterification degree of less than 50%. An integrated physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory approach was implemented to study the effect of incorporating pectin into the matrix of a steamed yoghurt, with a view to studying the stability of the product during the fermentation and post-acidification periods over a period of 21 days under positive refrigeration at 4?C. The incorporation of this pectin into the steamed yoghurt significantly improved its microbiological and organoleptic quality. The experimental products supplemented with 0.6% pectin had a better taste, a firmer gel and texture, even limiting whey exudation.