Is Pectin (E440a) Halal?

Pectin is extracted from citrus peel and apple pomace, both plant materials, so MUIS lists it as halal. It is the standard vegetarian alternative to gelatine in jams, gummies and fruit desserts. Amidated pectin (E440b) is the same fruit pectin modified with ammonia and is also plant-based.

Pectin is a structural polysaccharide naturally found in plant cell walls, commercially extracted from apple pomace and citrus peels. It is the classic gelling agent for jams, jellies and fruit preserves.

• jams and jellies
• fruit preserves
• fruit-flavoured yogurts
• confectionery
• fruit fillings

• E440a on its own is not a reason to avoid a product.
• The finished product still needs its other ingredients checked — look for a halal certification logo (MUIS, JAKIM, MUI, HMC or similar) when in doubt.
• Halal status here follows the MUIS food additive listing; rulings can differ between certification bodies.

agar (E406), carrageenan (E407), alginic acid (E400)

E440a (Pectin) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Pectin is a structural polysaccharide naturally found in plant cell walls, commercially extracted from apple pomace and citrus peels.

Pectin is a structural polysaccharide naturally found in plant cell walls, commercially extracted from apple pomace and citrus peels. It is the classic gelling agent for jams, jellies and fruit preserves.

E440a is commonly found in jams and jellies, fruit preserves, fruit-flavoured yogurts, confectionery, and fruit fillings.