Comparing E440 - Pectins vs E470AIII - Calcium salts of fatty acids

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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.

E470AIII - Calcium salts of fatty acids

Calcium salts of fatty acids (E470AIII) are common food additives that help ingredients mix, keep textures stable, and stop powders from clumping. You will often see them listed as “calcium stearate” or “calcium palmitate,” and they are used in very small amounts across many foods. Regulators in the U.S. and EU allow their use under good manufacturing practice.

Synonyms

E440

Pectins

pectin

E470aiii

Calcium salts of fatty acids

Functions

gelling agent stabilizer thickener

anticaking agent emulsifier stabilizer

Origins

Plant

Animal

Products

Found in 14,322 products

Found in 1 products

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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.