E440 — Pectins · page 236
E440 (Pectins) appears in the ingredient lists of 13,503 products sold in the United States. Function: emulsifier, stabilizer, thickener.
Nutri-Score
11,836 rated products
Median values
| Calories | 211 kcal |
| Sugars | 23.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.56 g |
| Salt | 0.12 g |
Categories
- Yogurts2,202
- Fruit and vegetable preserves1,626
- Frozen desserts1,131
- Confectioneries1,051
- Snacks585
- Greek-style yogurts371
- Plant-based beverages364
- Cakes292
Status in the United States (FDA)
Listed in the FDA inventory “Substances Added to Food”, with the regulations 21 CFR 173.385, 184.1588.
Technical effects listed by the FDA: emulsifier or emulsifier salt, firming agent, flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, solvent or vehicle, stabilizer or thickener, texturizer
The inventory is a partial list, and a listing is not an FDA approval of every use; the regulations set the permitted uses.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Substances Added to Food (updated 9/8/2026), public domain · CAS 9000-69-5 via Wikidata (CC0)
Products
13,503 products, most viewed first · page 236 of 282.
Source: Open Food Facts export of 23 October 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).