non-amidated pectines
Function: Emulsifiers
E440I is the European food-additive number for non-amidated pectines, an emulsifier that helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. non-amidated pectines (E440i) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
What is E440I used for?
non-amidated pectines (E440I) is an emulsifier that helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Emulsifiers (E-numbers).
Is E440I safe or restricted?
E440I is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E440I vegan or vegetarian?
non-amidated pectines (E440I) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E440I?
E440I appears in 14,613 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Jam / Marmalade, Flavored Yogurt, and Candy & Sweets.
- Jam / Marmalade2,048
- Flavored Yogurt1,257
- Candy & Sweets695
- Strawberry Jam599
- Ice Cream579
- Gummy Candy545
- Pastry538
- Plain Yogurt409
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E440I across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added. They are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E440I
- What is E440I?
- E440I is the E-number for non-amidated pectines, an emulsifier that helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. non-amidated pectines (E440i) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
- What is E440I used for?
- non-amidated pectines (E440I) is an emulsifier that helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E440I?
- E440I appears in 14,613 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Jam / Marmalade, Flavored Yogurt, and Candy & Sweets. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E440I vegan or vegetarian?
- non-amidated pectines (E440I) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E440I safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E440I is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims. See the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.