Comparing E1201 - Polyvinylpyrrolidone vs E1207 - Anionic methacrylate copolymer

Overview

E1201 - Polyvinylpyrrolidone

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), also known as povidone, is a synthetic, water‑soluble polymer used in foods as a stabiliser, thickener, and emulsifier. In the European Union it is listed as E1201 and allowed in specific food categories under defined purity rules and use levels.

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E1207 - Anionic methacrylate copolymer

Anionic methacrylate copolymer (E1207) is a film-forming polymer used mainly to coat food supplements. It helps tablets and capsules pass through the stomach before dissolving, so the contents are released in the intestine. In everyday foods, it is rarely used.

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Synonyms
E1201
Polyvinylpyrrolidone
Povidone
PVP
E1207
Anionic methacrylate copolymer
Functions
stabilizerthickener
glazing agent
Origins
Synthetic
Synthetic
Products

Found in 84 products

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Popular questions

  1. What does pvp mean?

    In food additives, PVP means polyvinylpyrrolidone (E1201), a synthetic, water‑soluble polymer used as a stabiliser, emulsifier, and thickener.

  2. What is pvp in gaming?

    In gaming, PVP means player versus player and is unrelated to foods; in this context, PVP refers to polyvinylpyrrolidone (E1201).

  3. What is povidone iodine?

    It’s a complex of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and iodine used as a topical antiseptic, not as a food additive.

  4. Is povidone iodine the same as betadine?

    Betadine is a brand of povidone‑iodine solution, so they are essentially the same (brand vs generic).

  5. What does pvp stand for?

    Polyvinylpyrrolidone (E1201).

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