Ingredient index / Food
Pectin
A plant-derived gelling ingredient that helps give prepared foods their structure.
- Label name
- Pectin
- Typical function
- Texture
- Use
- Food
- Other names, identifiers and related terms
- E440
Where is it commonly found?
Jams, jellies and fruit fillings.
What should you check on the label?
A gel texture does not reveal fruit or sugar content. Check those details separately on the package.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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