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C6H10O7
194.14 g/mol
Food Additive

(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid

CAS9000-69-5EC232-553-0
Category
Food Additive
Compound Class
Natural Product
Primary Use
gelling agent and thickener

Pectin is a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in plant cell walls, commonly used as a gelling agent and thickener in food products. It is particularly valued for its ability to form gels in the presence of sugar and acid, making it essential for jams and jellies.

gelling agent in jams, jellies, and confectionsstabilizer for milk products, frozen desserts, and soft drinksemulsifier for salad dressings

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Identifiers
IUPAC Name

(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid

InChIKey

AEMOLEFTQBMNLQ-DTEWXJGMSA-N

SMILES

[C@@H]1([C@H]([C@H](O[C@H]([C@@H]1O)O)C(=O)O)O)O

Synonyms (64)
  • E-440
  • Berry Breezer Throat Drops
  • Breezers
  • Breezers Cool Berry
  • Breezers Creamy Strawberry
  • Cold Sore Canker Sore Patch
  • Colyer pectin
  • Equate Sore Throat Pops
  • Genu Pectin L 200
  • INS NO.440
  • Lolleez Birthday Cake
  • Lolleez Mixed Berry
  • Lolleez Mixed Berry Box
  • Lolleez Orange Mango
  • Lolleez Strawberry
  • Lolleez Variety Pack
  • Lolleez Variety Pack 21
  • Lolleez Variety Pack Box
  • Lolleez Watermelon
  • Lozenge
  • Ludens Assorted Flavors
  • Ludens Honey Lemon
  • Marpee NL
  • Marpee OM
  • Methoxy Pectin
  • Methyl pectin
  • Methyl pectinate
  • Mexpectin
  • Pectin
  • Pectin, Methoxy
  • Pectinate
  • Pectinate, Calcium
  • Pectinate, Zinc
  • Pectins
  • Sootheez Berry Lemonade
  • Sootheez Birthday Cake
  • Sootheez Strawberry Lemonade
  • Sootheez Watermelon Mint
  • Throat Balm Caramel Pectin
  • Throat Coat
  • berry breezer throat drop
  • beta-D-galacturonic acid
  • burts bees throat soothing
  • methoxylpectin