Citrus Fibre
Also known as: citrus fibres
Citrus fibre is a conventional plant-derived dietary fiber composed largely of pectin. Reviews document established benefits for gut, cholesterol, and glycemic regulation, and consider pectin a safe, well-tolerated dietary fiber.
What it is
Dietary fiber ingredient produced from the peel and pulp of citrus fruits (Citrus spp.), composed primarily of pectin and insoluble cell-wall polysaccharides.
Whole-food-derived fiber used as a stabilizer, water binder, and source of dietary fiber in dairy, bakery, sauces, and meat products.
What regulators actually say
"Pectin is recognized as a prebiotic that is not degraded by either human saliva or gastric acid and is resistant to pepsin, trypsin, and rennet."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Pectin (the principal component of citrus fibre) is GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1588; citrus fibre itself is sold as a conventional dietary fiber food ingredient.
European Union — EFSA
Pectin is approved as food additive E440 in the EU; citrus fibre is a permitted food ingredient.
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