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Lemon Pectin
Lemon Pectin
Low concern
Permitted gelling agent; well-tolerated soluble fiber.
Found in
2 products
What it is
Pectin extracted from lemon peel; a soluble polysaccharide.
Gelling agent and thickener (E440).
Why it's flagged
- Gas/bloating at very high intake
What regulators actually say
"Pectins... are generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1588)
European Union — EFSA
E440 authorized as food additive (quantum satis)
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