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Pectin
Pectin
Also known as: E440a, E440, Pectins
Low concern
Pectin is GRAS and authorised in the EU with no numerical ADI specified due to its low toxicity. Natural soluble fiber.
Found in
23,163 products
E-number
E440a
Type
emulsifier, stabiliser, thickener
What it is
Pectin (E440a) is a natural soluble fiber polysaccharide found in fruit cell walls.
Gelling agent, thickener, stabilizer.
Why it's flagged
- High doses may cause GI distress (bloating)
What regulators actually say
"Pectins ... GRAS when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."
"There is no safety concern for the general population at the refined exposure assessment for pectins (E 440)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1588)
European Union — EFSA
Authorised; ADI 'not specified'
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