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Why is the enzyme pectinase added to the manufacturing of fruit juices

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the reason why the enzyme pectinase is added during the manufacture of fruit juices is, The enzyme pectinase speeds up the breakdown of pectin in fruits, producing more juices

With this, the manufacturer company will get more volume of product from same amount of resource
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The enzyme pectinase speeds up the breakdown of pectin in fruits, producing more juice. It speeds up breakdown of pectin in plant cell walls, thus creating more juice. It is also used in wine making to avoid cloudiness
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