Fruit Pectin
Pectin (E440) is a naturally occurring soluble fiber from fruit. EFSA re-evaluated it in 2017 and concluded there was no need for a numerical ADI and no safety concern at reported uses.
What it is
Soluble fiber polysaccharide naturally occurring in fruit cell walls, commercially extracted from citrus peels and apple pomace.
Gelling agent and thickener.
What regulators actually say
"Pectin (CAS Reg. No. 9000-69-5) is a natural constituent of all edible plant material... GRAS as a direct human food ingredient."
"The Panel concluded that there is no need for a numerical ADI for pectin (E 440i) and amidated pectin (E 440ii)... and no safety concern at the refined exposure assessment."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1588).
European Union — EFSA
Authorised as E440; no safety concerns at reported uses.
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