Pectin was extracted from waste banana peel using continuous and intermittent extraction.
Microwave power, time and pH were the independent for continuous method.
Microwave power, pulse ratio and pH for intermittent process.
BBD design under RSM was employed to develop optimum solutions.
Highest pectin content (2.58%) at microwave power of 900 W, pulse ratio of 0.5 and pH of 3.00.