Shaddock-peel pectin extracts were concentrated and decolored by ceramic membrane ultrafiltration.The effects of molecular weight cut-off,transmembrane pressure and temperature on membrane flux and decoloration rate during ultrafiltration were studied.Cleaning for polluted membrane was also investigated.Experimental results indicate that ceramic membrane ultrafiltration is practicable for concentration and decoloration of Shaddock-peel pectin extracts.The optimum ultrafiltration conditions are as follows:with discontinuous filtration operating...