A synthetic polymer used as a coating agent for tablets and capsules — it forms a smooth, protective film that makes supplements easier to swallow and helps mask unpleasant tastes. Authorised only for solid food supplements in the EU. Generally considered safe at the low levels used in coatings. Not absorbed by the body and passes through the digestive tract largely intact.
This additive is authorised to be used in the following 1 food category:
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