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Food Additive Details

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (1201)
Synonym(s)
  • Povidone
  • PVP
Functional Classes
  • Emulsifier
  • Glazing agent
  • Stabilizer
  • Thickener

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GSFA Provisions for Polyvinylpyrrolidone
Number Food Category Max Level Notes
Food Category Hierarchy 14.2.1 Beer and malt beverages 10 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 05.3 Chewing gum 10,000 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 14.2.2 Cider and perry 2 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 14.1.4.3 Concentrates (liquid or solid) for water-based flavoured drinks 500 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 13.6 Food supplements GMP
Food Category Hierarchy 04.1.1.2 Surface-treated fresh fruit GMP
Food Category Hierarchy 11.6 Table-top sweeteners, including those containing high-intensity sweeteners 3,000 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 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.).


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