On the classification this reference uses, E440 is "safe". Natural gelling agent from fruit. That is a summary of the Russian TR CU 029/2012 list and the EU permitted lists, not medical advice.

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Photograph the barcode or the ingredients panel — the app reads the list and flags every additive it finds. Three checks are free, with no account.

E440: Pectins

Natural gelling agent from fruit. Verdict: safe

Code	E440
Name	Pectins
Also known as	pectin
Group	E400–E499 — stabilisers, thickeners, emulsifiers
Verdict	safe

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jams and preserves
marmalade
yogurts
juices

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Is E440 dangerous?: On the classification this reference uses, E440 is "safe". Natural gelling agent from fruit. That is a summary of the Russian TR CU 029/2012 list and the EU permitted lists, not medical advice.
How do I check whether E440 is in a product I have?: Photograph the barcode or the ingredients panel — the app reads the list and flags every additive it finds. Three checks are free, with no account.

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Others in this group: E471 · E407 · E466 · E412 · E415 · E476 · the full table

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E440: Pectins

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