Chapter 4: Ingredients

E 440 Pectin. Chemical DescriptionPectin consists mainly of the partial methyl. esters of polygalacturonic acid and their sodium, potassium, calcium. and ammonium salts. Pectin is obtained by aqueous extraction of. appropriate edible plant material, usually citrus fruits or apples. No organic precipitants shall be used other than methanol, ethanol ................
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