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E1201ThickenerLow concern
Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)
In plain words
The short version
PVP — a polymeric stabilizer and clarifying agent used in wine, beer, and supplements.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI of 0–50 mg/kg body weight (JECFA). Considered safe. Larger molecular weights are not absorbed; very small fragments may cross the gut wall but are excreted intact.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.