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Permitted Emulsifying & Stabilizing Agents (INS 440)

Also Known As : Pectins 440, E440, pectin
Can Eat 6

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has no distinct taste and has no smell.

Usage Tips

  1. Permitted Emulsifying & Stabilizing Agents (INS 440) is used in confectionery, jellies, jams, preserves, marmalades, puddings, yogurts, canned foods, cakes, pies and in beverages.
  2. It is popularly used in lozenges for sore throat.
  3. It is used to stabilize acidic protein drinks, such as fruit smoothies inorder to improve the texture, in juices to have pulp stability and as a fat substitute in baked goods.
  4. In medicine, it helps increase the viscosity and volume of stool so that it is used to treat constipation and diarrhea.
  5. It is best stored in a cool and dry environment.

Common names and forms

  1. Emulsifier (440)
  2. Emulsifier E-440
  3. Emulsifying & Stabilizing Agent (INS 440)
  4. Fruit pectin(E440)
  5. Gelling Agent (440)
  6. Gelling Agent (INS 440)
  7. Gelling Agent (Pectin)
  8. INS 440
  9. Pectin
  10. Pectin (440)
  11. Pectin (Emulsifier)
  12. Pectin (INS 440)
  13. Pectin E440
  14. Pectin Second Class Preservative
  15. Permitted Stabilizer (INS 440)
  16. Stabilising agent (Pectin)
  17. Stabilizer (440)
  18. Stabilizer (E 440)
  19. Stabilizer (INS 440)
  20. Stabilizer (Pectin E440)
  21. Stabilizer (Pectin)
  22. Stabilizer & Thickener-Pectin E440
  23. Stabilizing Agent (INS 440)
  24. Stabilizing Agent (Pectin INS 440)
  25. Thickener E440
  26. Thickener INS-440
  27. Thickener-440
  28. Thickener-Pectin E440
  29. Thickening agent 440
  30. Thickening agent INS 440
  31. Thickenning Agent (E 440)
  32. Vegetable Gum 440

Description

What is INS 440?

Permitted Emulsifying & Stabilizing Agents (INS 440) is derived from pectin and is a white to light brown powder, extracted from fruits.INS 440 is a natural acid polysaccharide present in nearly all fruits. Pectin levels are highest in fruit which is just barely ripe. It is commercially produced from apple pulp and orange peels. It is a mixture of polysaccharides and its main component is galacturonic acid. It is mainly used as a gelling agent, thickener and stabilizer in jams, jellies, dessert fillings, fruit juices, and milk drinks .

Where can it be found?

  • Permitted Emulsifying & Stabilizing Agents (INS 440) is used in confectionery, jellies, jams, preserves, marmalades, puddings, yogurts, canned foods, cakes, pies and in beverages.

  • It is popularly used in lozenges for sore throat.

  • It is used to stabilize acidic protein drinks, such as fruit smoothies in order to improve the texture, in juices to have pulp stability and as a fat substitute in baked goods.

  • In medicine, it helps increase the viscosity and volume of stool so that it is used to treat constipation and diarrhea.

Note

  • Permitted Emulsifying & Stabilizing Agents (INS 440) may hinder the absorption of beta-carotene from foods. Individuals who are allergic to pistachios and cashew nuts may be sensitive to pectin.(1)
  • Permitted Emulsifying & Stabilizing Agents (INS 440) when taken orally can cause stomach cramps, diarrhea, gas, and loose stools.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) http://www.nutrientsreview.com/carbs/soluble-fiber-pectin.html 

(2) https://hugestonechina.wordpress.com/page/8/

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