It is produced commercially as a white to light brown powder, mainly extracted from citrus fruits, and is used in food as a gelling agent particularly in jams and jellies.
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Country | Status | Matched Term |
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United States | Approved | Pectins |
European Union | Approved | Pectins |
Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Pectin |
Philippines | Approved | Pectins (Amidated and Non-Amidated) |
Luxembourg | Approved | Pectins |
Austria | Approved | Pectins |
Belgium | Approved | Pectins |
Bulgaria | Approved | Pectins |
Cyprus | Approved | Pectins |
Czech Republic | Approved | Pectins |
Denmark | Approved | Pectins |
Estonia | Approved | Pectins |
Finland | Approved | Pectins |
France | Approved | Pectins |
Germany | Approved | Pectins |
Greece | Approved | Pectins |
Hungary | Approved | Pectins |
Ireland | Approved | Pectins |
Italy | Approved | Pectins |
Latvia | Approved | Pectins |
Lithuania | Approved | Pectins |
Malta | Approved | Pectins |
Netherlands | Approved | Pectins |
Poland | Approved | Pectins |
Portugal | Approved | Pectins |
Romania | Approved | Pectins |
Slovakia | Approved | Pectins |
Slovenia | Approved | Pectins |
Spain | Approved | Pectins |
Sweden | Approved | Pectins |
United Kingdom | Approved | Pectins |
Australia | Approved | Pectin |
New Zealand | Approved | Pectin |
E440 - Pectins: Emulsifier and Stabilizer - Pectin and derivatives
E440 - Pectins: Naturally occurring in the skins of apples; used to thicken jams, jellies and sauces; large quantities may cause temporary flatulence or intestinal discomfort.
E440 - Pectins: Large quantities may cause temporary flatulence or intestinal discomfort.
Pectins
Apple pectin
Citrus pectin
Pectinic acid
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Supplier | Country | |
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![]() | Bronson and Jacobs PTY. Limited | Australia |
![]() | Chemiplas Australia Pty Ltd | Australia |
![]() | Sherratt Ingredients | Australia |
![]() | Hawkins Watts | Australia and New Zealand |
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