Is Amidated Pectin (E440b) Halal?

MUIS lists E440b (Amidated Pectin) as halal. It is derived from plant material and its normal production involves no animal-derived ingredients. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Amidated pectin is pectin chemically modified by treatment with ammonia. The amide groups make the gelation less calcium-sensitive and more controllable.

• low-sugar jams
• fruit preserves
• dairy desserts
• fruit fillings

• E440b 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.

pectin (E440a), carrageenan (E407), alginic acid (E400)

E440b (Amidated Pectin) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Amidated pectin is pectin chemically modified by treatment with ammonia.

Amidated pectin is pectin chemically modified by treatment with ammonia. The amide groups make the gelation less calcium-sensitive and more controllable.

E440b is commonly found in low-sugar jams, fruit preserves, dairy desserts, and fruit fillings.