Abstract: Two methods for the extraction of ficin from ficus carical have been taken into account The results show that the water--tannic acid method is better than the organic solvent method. The yield of ficin of the former method is 1‰, the enzyme activity is 57U/g (weight of fresh fruit). By using the alcohol method, After the extrartion of enzyme, a light yellow pectin was obtained from the dregs of fruits, The yield of pection is 2% .The fruits of different maturity were studied and it was showed that the fruit at 50% ~ 70% degree of mature has the most favorable results.

Key words: Ficus carica Ficin Pectin