Pectins E440
natural β Primarily plant-derived.
Pectin
CAS: 9000-69-5
Factual Regulatory Reference
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? Did You Know?
Pectins occurs naturally in apples and citrus peels. Many people consume it daily without realizing it's also a listed food additive.
Beyond food, Pectins is also used in cosmetics, medicine, household products. Its versatility makes it one of the most multi-purpose chemical compounds in everyday life.
In the EU, Pectins has a "quantum satis" authorization β Latin for "as much as needed." This means there's no specific maximum limit; manufacturers use only what's technologically necessary.
Detailed Regulatory Assessment
European Union (EFSA)
Widely permitted in most food categories
United States (FDA)
Regulated as a direct food additive under FDA CFR titles.
Japan (MHLW)
Compliant with Japanese food sanitation law.
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
International Standard (JECFA)
mg/kg body weight per day
European Standard (EFSA)
Natural Occurrence
A structural polysaccharide found in the cell walls of plants. Particularly abundant in fruit peels and cores.
Manufacturing
Extracted from citrus peels or apple pomace using hot dilute acid, followed by filtration, precipitation with alcohol, drying, and standardization.
Applications Beyond Food
Used in skincare products as a gelling agent and film former.
Used in pharmaceutical formulations as a suspending agent and in cholesterol-lowering supplements.
Sold as home jam-making pectin