E440 · INS 440Plant or mineral

Pectin

Common US / international name: pectin

Origin: Plant fiber from fruit cell walls, often citrus or apple.
Where it typically appears: Jams, gummies without gelatin, yogurt thickeners.
Product groups: Sweets, Dairy
Source: EU Reg. No 1333/2008 Annex II; Codex CAC/GL 36-1989; Open Food Facts additives taxonomy (ODbL). As of September 1, 2026