This invention describes a process for extraction of pectin from a pectin containing starting material comprising: an acid extraction, where said starting material is subjected to extraction using an acidic solution extracting a first extract leaving a first residuum, where said first extract comprises pectin, and an enzyme treatment, where said first residuum is subjected to an enzyme treatment using an enzyme-containing solution resulting in a second extract and a second residuum where said second extract comprises pectin. The invention further describes a use of pectin obtained by this process for stabilizing beverages, structuring of acidified dairy products, as a dietary fiber, a gelling agent, a stabilizer in dairy desserts and/or a protein complexing agent.
