Mass Multiplication, Production Cost Analysis and Marketing of Pectinase

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AbstractAn enzyme with numerous industrial and commercial uses is pectinase. The widespread use of pectinase may be highly restricted, nevertheless, by greater production costs. The use of microbial pectinase in several industries has increased the demand for it globally. Microorganisms, particularly bacteria, fungi, and yeast, are the principal suppliers of pectinase. In order to produce pectinase, it has been preferred to use inexpensive agro-industrial wastes as substrates. By adopting a distinct substrate and maximising the components of the fermentation medium and process conditions, researchers are attempting to lower the cost of pectinase production for eventual application in industrial processes. Temperature, pH, and production durations, which are the primary determinants in pectinase production, were among the parameters that could not be optimised for pectinase production. Due to its many benefits, the pectinase enzyme is receiving attention; however, more research is required to fully utilise this enzyme in a variety of industries. The structure of pectin, the substrate for pectinase production, factors that affect pectinase production, the industrial use of microbial pectinase, as well as obstacles and potential future applications of using microbial pectinase in industry, are all covered in this paper. This review discusses the ideas regarding its sources, production strategies, and alternative sources of substrate for pectinase production.KeywordsPectinaseFermentationSubstrateMicrobial pectinaseMass cultivation