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E 1201Additional Chemicals

Polyvinylpyrrolidone

Characteristics

Additive NamePolyvinylpyrrolidone
E No.E 1201
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

A synthetic binder and stabilizer used mainly in tablet-form products — it holds compressed ingredients together and prevents them from crumbling. Found in tabletop sweetener tablets and solid food supplements, not in everyday foods. Generally considered safe at the low levels used. The body does not absorb it — it passes through largely unchanged. EFSA has evaluated it and set no specific safety concerns at current permitted use levels.

Conditions of Use

This additive is authorised to be used in the following 3 food categories:

11.4.3table-top sweeteners in tablets
Quantum satis (no max)
17.1food supplements supplied in a solid form excluding food supplements for infants and young children’,
Quantum satis (no max)
only food supplements in tablet and coated tablet form
13.1.4
Quantum satis (no max)

Source

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E 1201 - Polyvinylpyrrolidone | E-Number Information