Is it possible to absorb water through dehydrating citrus fruit peels?

Florentino Kiana Andrea @Florentino_Kiana_Andrea

03 March 2017 1 3K Report

We are planning to hydrate citrus peels, which contain pectin, and test if it can absorb water, similar to superabsorbing polymers.

Jai Ghosh

It might absorb water to some extent but may not be anywhere near superabsorbing polymers.

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