Comparing E440 - Pectins vs E440II - Amidated pectin
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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.
How to tell if your pectin is amidated?
Check the ingredient label or spec sheet for “amidated pectin,” “LM amidated pectin,” or “E440(ii)”—it may also list a “degree of amidation (DA).” Kitchen behavior isn’t a reliable identifier since both amidated and non‑amidated low‑methoxyl pectins gel with calcium.
What is non-amidated pectin?
Pectin that hasn’t been reacted with ammonia to form amide groups; it’s typically labeled simply as pectin or E440(i). It may be high‑methoxyl (gels with high sugar and acid) or low‑methoxyl non‑amidated (gels with calcium but usually needs more calcium and is less heat‑reversible than amidated types).