**3.1 Extraction yield**

To compare the efficiency of the two different pectin extraction methods performed (enzymatic and microwave-assisted), the yields were calculated considering the moisture content (MC) of the orange peel powder used (MCMi = 5.85%, MCEN = 6.36%). The yield of the microwave-assisted extraction (Mi) was 15.07 ± 0.91% and differed significantly from the enzymatic extraction yield (EN) (3.11 ± 0.40%, n = 3 and p < 0.05).
