Polyvinylpyrrolidone
What is Polyvinylpyrrolidone?
Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) is a synthetic polymer. It is produced by the polymerisation of N-vinylpyrrolidone. It is a water-soluble compound.
Is Polyvinylpyrrolidone vegan?
Polyvinylpyrrolidone is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Polyvinylpyrrolidone gluten-free?
It is not a gluten-containing ingredient.
Is Polyvinylpyrrolidone a major allergen?
Polyvinylpyrrolidone is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Polyvinylpyrrolidone used for?
PVP is used as a stabiliser and emulsifier in food products.
Is Polyvinylpyrrolidone safe?
Polyvinylpyrrolidone is authorised as a food additive in Great Britain and is listed in the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
PVP is used as a stabiliser and emulsifier in food products. It can also act as a clarifying agent in beverages such as beer and wine. It is typically found in dietary supplements and vitamin preparations.
Health notes
Polyvinylpyrrolidone is authorised as a food additive in Great Britain and is listed in the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. It has been evaluated by EFSA, which has not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified). It is generally considered safe for consumption at typical intake levels, and no significant health concerns have been identified by regulatory bodies. There are no notable controversies surrounding its use in food.
Regulatory status
Authorised in Great Britain (FSA register): England, Scotland, Wales. FSA register of authorised products
Permitted uses in the EU
| Food category | Maximum level |
|---|---|
| 11.4.3 table-top sweeteners in tablets | No numerical limit listed |
| 13.2 Foods for special medical purposes as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 (excluding products from food category 13.1.5.) | No numerical limit listed |
| 17.1 food supplements supplied in a solid form excluding food supplements for infants and young children’, | No numerical limit listed |
Allergen info
Polyvinylpyrrolidone is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It is not a gluten-containing ingredient.
Foods that contain Polyvinylpyrrolidone
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