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E 1204Additional Chemicals

Pullulan

Characteristics

Additive NamePullulan
E No.E 1204
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

A natural polysaccharide produced by fermenting starch with a specific fungus. Used as a film-forming agent — primarily in thin edible capsules, breath-freshening strips, and supplement coatings. It has no calories and dissolves quickly in the mouth. Considered very safe with no known health concerns at permitted levels.

Conditions of Use

This additive is authorised to be used in the following 2 food categories:

5.2Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets
Quantum satis (no max)
only breath freshening microsweets in the form of films
17.1food supplements supplied in a solid form excluding food supplements for infants and young children’,
Quantum satis (no max)
only food supplements in capsule and tablet form

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E 1204 - Pullulan | E-Number Information