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Pectin Amide

Also known as: E440b, amidated pectin, E440ii, Amidated pectin

Low concern

Amidated pectin (E440b) is permitted as a food additive in the EU and US. EFSA re-evaluation found no safety concern at reported uses (ADI 'not specified').

Found in

1 products

E-number

E440b

Type

emulsifier, stabiliser, thickener

What it is

Pectin amide (amidated pectin); polysaccharide gelling agent derived from pectin via amidation

Gelling agent, thickener, stabilizer in foods

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

permitted; pectins listed in 21 CFR 184.1588 (GRAS)

European Union — EFSA

permitted (E440b); ADI 'not specified' (EFSA 2017 re-evaluation)

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