E1202: Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone
Main role: stabilizing and processing
Also listed as: PVPP, crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone
What is E1202 (Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone)?
Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone is a crosslinked form of a pyrrolidone polymer. Crosslinking changes its behavior and distinguishes it from soluble polyvinylpyrrolidone E1201 in technical applications.
What does it do in food?
Its main role is stabilizing and processing. A carrier helps incorporate another ingredient, while a processing ingredient may support a manufacturing step or coating. The final declaration and exposure depend on the application and the labeling rules in the relevant market.
Food and formulation examples
- Specified beverage stabilization
- Food supplement preparations
- Authorized processing applications
These examples describe formulation roles, not a list of unrestricted legal uses. Availability and permitted applications differ by country and food category.
Label names and ingredient questions
Look for E1202, E 1202, or the ingredient name. Related names and label terms include PVPP, crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone. A family code can cover more than one specified form; check the full declaration when the distinction matters.
Processing-aid and additive labeling rules can differ by application and market. A processing use does not necessarily mean the same quantity remains in every finished drink.
Is E1202 safe?
There is no meaningful personal risk estimate from an E number alone. Food-grade specifications, allowed uses, amount consumed, and individual circumstances all matter. The authorization record below gives the legal scope; it is not a claim that every possible use is appropriate.
A label identifies the ingredient but usually not its concentration. Calculating daily intake requires the amount in the food and the quantities eaten.
Authorization and conditions of use
The Great Britain food additive register lists E1202 as Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone. This is an entry subject to its stated conditions, not unrestricted permission for every food. The record links to the applicable authorization terms. For an EU product, use the European Commission food additive database to check the relevant food category and limits. Other countries may use different names or rules.