Unravelling process-induced pectin changes in the tomato cell wall: An integrated approach

► Process-induced pectin changes in tomato and their role in cell-cell adhesion. ► Intact tomato: PME activity physically restricted in cell wall matrix. ► Disintegrated tomato: de-esterification of pectin throughout the entire cell wall. ► High-pressure pretreatment: inactivation PG, strong intercellular adhesion. ► High-temperature blanching: inactivation PG and PME, cell separation.