Obtaining pectin from table beets as a raw material for functional products

Annotation. In conditions of deteriorating environmental conditions, radioactive contamination in the human body can enter with food radionuclides - products of radioactive decay, which in turn can decay with the emission of ionizing radiation. People who work with radioactive substances or are exposed to ionizing radiation are also susceptible. In the world there is an intensive search for effective environmentally safe methods of production of new types of food products of protective, health-improving, therapeutic and preventive purpose. Products of functional purpose are very popular recently, as people have started to pay more attention to their health and want to include useful elements in their diet. One of the components that can be used to create products is table beet pectin. Pectin is a substance that can be found in many fruits and vegetables. It is used in foods as a thickener and stabilizer. Pectin has unique properties that make it attract the attention of food manufacturers. It is able to bind water and solids, giving various products a certain consistency. In addition, pectin also has a number of health benefits. In this article, we will discuss the extraction of pectin from table beets by ECA solution as a valuable ingredient for creating functional products and improving their characteristics.