A gelling agent extracted from citrus peel or apple pomace, available in high-methoxyl (HM) and low-methoxyl (LM) grades for different sugar and gelling requirements.

Physical state

Powder

Solubility

Disperses in water; full hydration requires vigorous agitation

Odour

Odourless

Typical usage level

0.2-1.5% of finished product weight, grade-dependent

Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context

Regulation: Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008; purity criteria under Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012
E-number: E440
Status: Authorised food additive
Key standard: Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.

US Context

FDA status: GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference: Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration: Pectin
Notes: Pending

Functions & applications

Gelling agent

Technical function	What it does
gel formation	Forms a structured gel network under defined conditions.
texture stabilisation in preserves	Maintains set texture in jams, jellies, and preserves.

Recommended applications

Jams & preserves

Gelling agent

Confectionery

Gelling agent

Dairy drinks

Gelling agent

Fruit fillings

Gelling agent

Specifications

Technical specification

Appearance	Light tan to white powder
Colour	Light tan to white powder
Odour	Odourless
Solubility	Disperses in water; full hydration requires vigorous agitation
Moisture	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Assay	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pH	Pending
Lead (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate count	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Salmonella	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coli	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mould	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging	25kg multiwall paper bags with PE liner, on ISPM-15 treated pallets
Shelf life	24 months from production date, unopened
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status: Does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens.
GMO status: Extracted from citrus peel or apple pomace; not applicable to GMO status.
Irradiation: Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher: Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.

Critical QC checkpoints: Degree of esterification, Galacturonic acid content, Gel strength.

CN code (8-digit)	Pending
TARIC (10-digit)	Pending
EU import duty	Pending
Anti-dumping measure	None on file

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EU and US regulatory context

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Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

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EU and US regulatory context

Gelling agent

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Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

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