Comparing E440 - Pectins vs E1204 - Pullulan

Select first additive

Select second additive

Overview

E440 - Pectins

Pectins (E440) are plant-based gelling agents made from fruit. They help jams set, keep yogurt drinks smooth, and stabilize many fruit foods. Most people eat small amounts of pectin every day from fruit and processed foods.

E1204 - Pullulan

Pullulan (E1204) is a natural polysaccharide made by fermentation. In food, it is used mainly as a film-former and thickener, creating clear, flexible coatings and quick-dissolving sheets. You’ll most often see it in edible glazes, confectionery, and breath-freshening strips.

Synonyms

E440

Pectins

pectin

E1204

Pullulan

Functions

gelling agent stabilizer thickener

glazing agent stabilizer thickener

Origins

Plant

Microbiological

Products

Found in 14,322 products

Found in 17 products

Search rank & volume

#5556.5K / mo🇺🇸U.S.

#2571.6K / mo🇺🇸U.S.

Awareness score

×0.58

under-aware

×10.86

over-aware

Search volume over time

Interest over time for 3 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

Interest over time for 2 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

Popular questions

What is fruit pectin?
Fruit pectin is a plant-derived soluble fiber (a polysaccharide) from fruit cell walls, extracted mainly from citrus peels or apples and used as a natural gelling agent for jams and jellies.
Is pectin bad for you?
No—pectin is generally recognized as safe and is a soluble dietary fiber; in large amounts it may cause gas or bloating and can reduce absorption of some medicines if taken at the same time.
What is pectin made of?
Pectin is a complex carbohydrate polymer rich in galacturonic acid units, extracted from plant cell walls—commercially most often from citrus peels and apple pomace.
Is pectin vegan?
Yes; pectin is plant-derived and considered vegan, as it’s extracted from fruit byproducts.
What is pectin used for?
It’s used as a gelling agent in jams and jellies and as a thickener/stabilizer in desserts, confectionery, fruit preparations, and some juices or milk drinks, and it also contributes dietary fiber.