Jessica Kate Tyerman

• Bsc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
• Pectin as a Modulator of Digestive Enzyme Activity

Pectin is a structural polysaccharide found in plant cell walls. This project aims to assess the potential for pectins recovered from potato peel to act as bioactive modulators of digestive enzyme activity. Identifying high value application for waste streams of food production is a key goal for industry as it promotes sustainability, reduces waste and provides alternative revenue sources. Previous research in the Pearson lab has shown certain dietary fibres can modulate pancreatic lipase activity, and have applications as weight management technology. This project looked to assess the use of recovered Pectin as a modulator of Lipase activity.

Funding source: Newcastle University

Project supervisor: Professor Jeffrey Pearson