Comparing E440 - Pectins vs E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
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Found in 14,322 products
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Interest over time for 3 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.
Interest over time for 9 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.
When is cmc coming back?
CMC (E466) hasn’t been withdrawn; it remains approved in the EU and US and is widely produced, so any restock timing depends on the specific retailer or supplier.
When will cmc return?
There’s been no general ban or recall of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose; if you’re seeing a shortage, only the manufacturer or seller can give a return date.
When will cmc be back?
CMC is still authorized and manufactured—availability issues are local or product-specific, so contact the brand or distributor for timing.
How long is cmc out?
It isn’t out globally; regulatory approval and production continue, and any gaps are due to individual supply chains.
Is cmc coming back?
Yes—CMC (E466) remains permitted and in use; if a particular product removed it, only that brand can say whether they’ll add it back.