To optimize the extraction process of the soybean hull pectin by response surface methodology .The influ-ence factors of extraction temperature,pH of HCl solution,extraction time and liquid-solid ratio were evaluated using a fractional design,to explore the optimum conditions of pectin extract .Obtained by experiment,both the pH of HCl solution and liquid -solid ratio had significant effects on the extraction rate ,the optimum conditions of pectin ex-traction were pH of HCl solution 1.54,extraction temperature 89.9℃,extraction tim...