Apple Pectin

Origin of Ingredient

apple pomace/fruit processing streams

History of Ingredient

Apple Pectin moved from food, biochemical or specialist use into modern supplements as purification, fermentation, extraction and standardisation technologies developed.

Scientific Makeup of Ingredient

pectin polysaccharides rich in galacturonic acid

UK Legal Claim

• Pectins contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.
• Consumption of pectins with a meal contributes to the reduction of the blood glucose rise after that meal. Conditions: Cholesterol: 6 g pectins/day. Post-meal glucose: 10 g pectins as part of the meal.

EU Legal Claim

• Pectins contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.
• Consumption of pectins with a meal contributes to the reduction of the blood glucose rise after that meal. Conditions: Cholesterol: 6 g pectins/day. Post-meal glucose: 10 g pectins as part of the meal.

US Legal Claim

FDA does not pre-approve ordinary dietary-supplement structure/function claims. Example for regulatory review only (NOT FDA-approved wording): “Supports normal energy and metabolic function.” The marketer must hold substantiation, avoid disease claims, use the DSHEA disclaimer and notify FDA within 30 days after first marketing.

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August 24, 2024

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