Pectin obtained from citrus peels is referred to as citrus pectin. Pectin is a natural, biocompatible, biodegradable and renewable polysaccharide characterized as an emulsifier, gelling agent, glazing agent, stabilizer, and/or thickener. For high quality pectin extraction TEMA Process developed a system for drying citrus peel and pulp. The TEMA Process Fluid bed dryers are widely used to dry orange and lemon peels and offer advantages such as good mixing of solids, high heat and mass transfer rates, ease of operation and maintenance and lower capital costs.