E1201 — Polyvinylpyrrolidone

Used as: Stabiliser

Why is it used?

Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used in food as stabiliser.

EU status

Authorised as a food additive in the EU (Regulation 1333/2008).

How it appears on a label

• “E1201”
• “Polyvinylpyrrolidone”
• “povidone”

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