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Polyvinylpyrrolidone (1201)

Synonym(s)

Functional Classes

  • Emulsifier
  • Stabilizer
  • Glazing agent
  • Thickener
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GSFA Provisions for Polyvinylpyrrolidone

Table Items Number Category MaxLevel Notes
Table Item 14.2.1 Beer and malt beverages 10 mg/kg
36: On the residual level basis.
Table Item 05.3 Chewing gum 10000 mg/kg
Table Item 14.2.2 Cider and perry 2 mg/kg
36: On the residual level basis.
Table Item 14.1.4.3 Concentrates (liquid or solid) for water-based flavoured drinks 500 mg/kg
Table Item 13.6 Food supplements
Table Item 04.1.1.2 Surface-treated fresh fruit
Table Item 11.6 Table-top sweeteners, including those containing high-intensity sweeteners 3000 mg/kg
Table Item 12.3 Vinegars 40 mg/kg
Note: Unless otherwise specified, food additive provisions apply to the food category indicated (e.g. Dairy), as well as to all subcategories of that category (e.g. Cheese, Ripened Cheese, etc.).