Emulsifier · EU 440
Amidated Pectin
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Amidated Pectin is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Amidated Pectin is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
E-number regulatory snapshot
Amidated Pectin: no OFF product match; EU code 440 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 440 | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Amidated Pectin?
Amidated Pectin is a food additive (440) classified as emulsifier.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Amidated Pectin
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amidated Pectin safe to consume?
Amidated Pectin scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 440 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Amidated Pectin used for in food?
Amidated Pectin (440) is catalogued for Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.