E440 — Pectin
No concern
E440 (Pectin) raises no animal-source question. A gelling agent from fruit — what sets jam.
Why it raises no question
Extracted from apples and citrus peel.
Where you meet it
Jams, fruit fillings, vegan gummies.
What to do in the shop
Nothing special to do for E440 itself. Read the rest of the list: a product is only as clear as its least clear ingredient.
A status here describes the additive in general — a specific product can be different. The same number can be made from plant or animal material depending on the manufacturer, and the label does not say which.
Questions people ask
Is E440 halal?
E440 (Pectin) raises no animal-source question, so on its own it is not a problem. The rest of the ingredient list still decides the product.
What is E440 made from?
Extracted from apples and citrus peel.
Related additives
- E415 — Xanthan gum · No concern
- E410 — Locust bean gum · No concern
- E406 — Agar · No concern
Check a product, not just a number
An additive's status describes the additive in general. What matters is the whole ingredient list on the packet in your hand.
This is information, not a fatwa. These statuses combine published scholarly positions with ingredient analysis, and they can be incomplete or out of date. For anything that matters, confirm with the manufacturer and with a qualified authority.